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Action Karate Collingswood

5 ★★★★★ 91 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Collingswood, New Jersey

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule actionkarate.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (856) 830-5347

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–9 PM
Sunday 9 AM–9 PM

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Action Karate Collingswood, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 26 mentions

“My daughter has somewhat trouble in making friends, but since she started Action Karate she has been motivated to meet new people and also to defend herself.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It has truly been a blessing signing my child up for self defense classes, she is now thriving in every part of her life.”

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🌱 Beginners

“It’s a wonderful and welcoming community that embraces all skill levels, but still encourages focus, hard work, and a growth mindset.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Action Karate Collingswood — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“It has truly been a blessing signing my child up for self defense classes, she is now thriving in every part of her life.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 91 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Action Karate Collingswood is a wonderful martial arts school with amazing instructors!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“It’s a wonderful and welcoming community that embraces all skill levels, but still encourages focus, hard work, and a growth mindset.”

friendly, respectful dojo 15 mentions

“The instructors create a positive and supportive environment while teaching respect, discipline, and perseverance.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“You all are great leaders who encourage and installs the fundamentals of learning, in a healthy and rich way of form.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“We’ve seen tremendous growth in our child’s self-control, ability to focus, and developing a concept of work and achievement.”

active competition / tournament team 3 mentions

“She’s also had the opportunity to participate in two tournaments which were also a great experiences for her.”

From the reviews

Our family loves this karate studio! After trying several others, it was clear that Action Karate was the right vibe for us. Super friendly and fun, not intimidating. The instructors are so kind, knowledgeable, engaging, and patient — especially with the littlest ninjas.

★★★★★ — Alex, Feb 2024

As a parent of children with special needs it’s always difficult to find a place where there is not just understanding, but acceptance and patience. A lot of places may state they work with children with special needs but there is so many varying factors when it comes to needs/support.

★★★★★ — Beatriz, Feb 2024

My son has been with Action Karate Collingswood since January of 2023 and he is loving it!! He has moved up two belts and been able to participate in a tournament already in these 5 months since. The instructors at Action Karate are top notch and you can really see they have a genuine passion for what they do!

★★★★★ — Jennifer, May 2023

We love this place...our son started from a Halloween giveaway. He has now been enrolled for 3 months and is a yellow belt. His sensei is well educated and hands on with the kids. We're enjoying our journey to the black belt. We joined to learn how to deal with bullies and ended up learning so much more.

★★★★★ — Clarrisa, Feb 2024

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New to Karate? Start at Action Karate Collingswood

Action Karate Collingswood comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Action Karate Collingswood

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Action Karate Collingswood

entrance on, 1 West Wayne Terrace, Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ08108

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