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American Family Karate & Jujitsu
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Elmira, New York
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 6–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule teamafkjujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 607-542-9571
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My stepson has been going their for about 4 months and has LOVED it the senseis are great and teach discipline, respect and really care about the kids, also great price per month!”
“I recommend it to anyone who is looking for physical, and character training, as well as self-defense.”
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“I recommend it to anyone who is looking for physical, and character training, as well as self-defense.”
What students say
“Very friendly, down to earth environment, with extremely skilled instructors.”
“My stepson has been going their for about 4 months and has LOVED it the senseis are great and teach discipline, respect and really care about the kids, also great price per month!”
From the reviews
We signed our son up for the Dragons training program at this gym after some research into the best dojo. we are now over a month into it and we still love it! The teachers are all so kind and a little silly with the younger kids but in a way that they are learning and also genuinely enjoying the class.
We started our son at AFK just about a year ago, and have now added our daughter and myself. It has been a great place to learn and grow. Very friendly, down to earth environment, with extremely skilled instructors. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for physical, and character training, as well as self-defense.
My stepson has been going their for about 4 months and has LOVED it the senseis are great and teach discipline, respect and really care about the kids, also great price per month!
The ability to keep kids focused, worked closely with the youngsters and the respect for different skill levels is out of this world. Top notch!
Your first Karate class at American Family Karate & Jujitsu
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.
