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Action Karate Manayunk
4.9 ★★★★★ 318 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Membership memberships around $300/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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 3–12) — 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
- 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 +1 267-428-3909
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
“My son did Action karate for a little over a year when he was 5 and then we took a break but he asked to go back to it this year and he has been doing so well!”
“As an older beginner, she has the option to join either the younger kids’ classes or the teen/adult sessions.”
“To get more involved I decided to get my certification for the kids’ classes and it’s made my personal training journey even better!”
“As an older beginner, she has the option to join either the younger kids’ classes or the teen/adult sessions.”
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What students say
“🥋✨ From the very first day we walked into Action Karate Manayunk, we felt welcomed, supported, and encouraged.”
“From day one, she’s loved every class—the workouts are challenging, the staff are incredibly supportive, and she’s already feeling encouraged and motivated.”
“It’s clear they care not just about technique, but also about building character and discipline in each student.”
“Since joining, I’ve seen a huge boost in my daughter’s confidence, and it’s been so rewarding to watch her grow both mentally and physically.”
“Since joining, I’ve seen a huge boost in my daughter’s confidence, and it’s been so rewarding to watch her grow both mentally and physically.”
From the reviews
We enrolled our 12-year-old in Action Karate Manayunk over spring break, and we couldn’t be happier. She has continued with the program. From day one, she’s loved every class—the workouts are challenging, the staff are incredibly supportive, and she’s already feeling encouraged and motivated.
Action Karate Manayunk is an amazing place. The teachers, families and students are one of a kind. We are a few months in to training and I can say that I’ve seen a positive change in my son’s confidence. This isn’t something I chose for him, it’s something he chose for himself.
My son did Action karate for a little over a year when he was 5 and then we took a break but he asked to go back to it this year and he has been doing so well! He enjoys going and asks when his next class is. He asked to go to their day camp when school was out and had so much fun!
Miss Taura and Mr. C are truly such incredible influences on my family! 🥋✨ From the very first day we walked into Action Karate Manayunk, we felt welcomed, supported, and encouraged. The positivity, structure, and life lessons they pour into every class go so far beyond just martial arts.
New to Karate? Start at Action Karate Manayunk
Action Karate Manayunk 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 Manayunk
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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