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Action Karate Huntingdon Valley
5 ★★★★★ 102 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania
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
- 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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule actionkarate.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 267-412-3384
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 | Closed |
The classes they run
“I can’t say enough about how much the Action Karate Huntingdon Valley school has helped my children with their confidence, perseverance and respect.”
“My 14 year old daughter is currently enrolled in karate here and her favorite class is sparring night on Thursdays.”
“Kids classes are fun and engaging - adult classes are challenging but fun.”
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What students say
“Action Karate Huntingdon Valley is top-notch when it comes to introducing your children (and the entire family) to karate and martial arts.”
“We love coming every week and learning new techniques as well as socializing with the other students.”
“In addition to developing the expected physical skills of karate, my kids are learning to focus, help others, have discipline and respect, be good listeners, and never give up.”
“In addition to developing the expected physical skills of karate, my kids are learning to focus, help others, have discipline and respect, be good listeners, and never give up.”
From the reviews
Action Karate Huntington Valley is a welcoming karate school with an awesome team of passionate and dedicated individuals. I love it here because the instructors are always smiling, seemingly enjoying themselves, kindly and respectfully corrects mistakes / behaviors and has taught my 6 year old son things that’ll…
If you're looking for a karate school for your child to learn self-discipline, focus, and concentration then you've come to the right place. The instructors here are fantastic at cultivating young minds, using karate as the art to improve results.
I can’t say enough about how much the Action Karate Huntingdon Valley school has helped my children with their confidence, perseverance and respect. We trained at the school for 7 years and it becomes a family. Everyone is there to support each other and help each other improve.
My Black Belt Journey at AKHV began in 2018 when my seven-year-old daughter joined her school's karate club with Mr. Clark. She loved it so much, she asked to continue training at AKHV. The following January, when the school offered free training for parents, I joined her and caught the karate bug myself.
New to Karate? Start at Action Karate Huntingdon Valley
Action Karate Huntingdon Valley 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.
Your first Karate class at Action Karate Huntingdon Valley
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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