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Academy of Okinawan Karate & Kung-Fu
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Scotia, New York
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Website & schedule mcginnismartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (518) 605-7611
The classes they run
“They train children to adults, are very dedicated senseis and they teach good discipline yet keep it light at times as well.”
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From the reviews
My wife, grandson and I have been taking lessons since early 2022 and we love it. They train children to adults, are very dedicated senseis and they teach good discipline yet keep it light at times as well. Highly, highly recommended.
My twin four year olds have been taking this class for 7 months now and they love it!
Your first Karate class at Academy of Okinawan Karate & Kung-Fu
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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