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Alchemy

5 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Setauket- East Setauket, New York

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • 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 — 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
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  • Website & schedule alchemymma.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (631) 619-3416

Hours

Monday 12–10 PM
Tuesday 12–10 PM
Wednesday 12–10 PM
Thursday 12–10 PM
Friday 12–10 PM
Saturday 9 AM–4 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Alchemy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 31 mentions

“If you’re looking for an amazing place to take your children for martial arts or simply for a good workout and fitness for some skills training this is the place!”

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🥋 Adult Karate 3 mentions

“There are a lot of great reviews for the younger kids but I feel it is very important to mention the adult classes.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“It's a very warm, supportive environment where you can work at whatever level you're at -- beginners to advanced can all be comfortable here.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The classes focus on teaching leadership, cardiovascular fitness, Kempo, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, and real life self defense.”

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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 Alchemy — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“Alchemy Martial Arts and Fitness of Setauket offers cardio kickboxing and adult martial arts classes.”

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🏟️ MMA 7 mentions

“Alchemy MMA, Sensei Nick and his staff are a consistent source of encouragement, friendship, health and fitness for my 12 year old son.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The classes focus on teaching leadership, cardiovascular fitness, Kempo, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, and real life self defense.”

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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 52 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 4 mentions

“The owner, and head instructor Nick Panebianco has an amazing passion towards teaching and supporting children.”

friendly, respectful dojo 7 mentions

“It's a very warm, supportive environment where you can work at whatever level you're at -- beginners to advanced can all be comfortable here.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“He also has an uncanny knack for finding out just how each students mind works to help them understand all the techniques.”

great workout & fitness 5 mentions

“The classes focus on teaching leadership, cardiovascular fitness, Kempo, Brazilian Jui Jitsu, and real life self defense.”

🧒 strong kids program 9 mentions

“They’re unique approach to classes keep my kids disciplined and having fun every time they come down.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 10 mentions

“If you are looking for an experience that offers your children improved coordination and self-esteem, consider Alchemy Martial Arts and Fitness of Setauket.”

From the reviews

Alchemy is an amazing place! When we first move to Long Island, We were looking for a place where our son could work out and become more active! But boy we soon found out that this place offered him so much more, it quickly became like his second home, He is constantly motivated, inspired to do more and be better.

★★★★★ — Diana, Oct 2024

If you’re looking for an amazing place to take your children for martial arts or simply for a good workout and fitness for some skills training this is the place! Sensei Nick is the best around! My kids love attending these classes and love working with him for the past few years.

★★★★★ — Elle, Jan 2020

Head instructor Nick Panebianco is great with kids and has plenty of experience in the martial arts. All of his classes are an amazing workout! They are an excellent way to learn self defense. The rest of his staff is very friendly and motivating.

★★★★★ — Christina, Aug 2013

The Senseis are all friendly and responsive. They have been working with my son to help build his confidence. The monthly events are fun for the kids and they seem to get along with everyone there. I recommend Alchemy to anyone who is interested.

★★★★★ — Nik, Oct 2024

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New to Karate? Start at Alchemy

Alchemy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.

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Your first Karate class at Alchemy

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 Alchemy

274 Main St, Setauket- East Setauket, NY11733

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