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America's Finest Karate & Kickboxing Middletown Ny
5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Middletown, New York
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 — 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 americasfinestkaratekickboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 917-569-0904
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have my kids here and let me tell you that this place encourages hard work, respect and most of all discipline.”
“I started with no experience whatsoever, now I am proud of the skills I've learned over the years in self defence, karate and kickboxing.”
“I started with no experience whatsoever, now I am proud of the skills I've learned over the years in self defence, karate and kickboxing.”
Other martial arts here
“I trained here for around 3 years with Sensei Kevin Mendez and I will say that learning kickboxing and karate here is a great experience.”
“I started with no experience whatsoever, now I am proud of the skills I've learned over the years in self defence, karate and kickboxing.”
What students say
“The instructor is very understanding and patient with everyone.”
“I started with no experience whatsoever, now I am proud of the skills I've learned over the years in self defence, karate and kickboxing.”
“What really stands out is the supportive and motivating environment — every student is encouraged to push their limits while also learning discipline and respect.”
“Also this Martial Arts school is very active when it comes to tournaments, and professional competitions.”
“What really stands out is the supportive and motivating environment — every student is encouraged to push their limits while also learning discipline and respect.”
From the reviews
What I saw here was absolutely incredible!! You want to be a REAL martial artist? Then you have to come in to this martial arts school and try it out. They work you out hard and correctly. I have my kids here and let me tell you that this place encourages hard work, respect and most of all discipline.
Five stars are not enough! Sensei Kevin Mendez gives his all to his students. Not one child feels less than than the others... His students earn each one of their belts... he has the care and patience to teach at every level. I have never seen such professionalism. His students learn respect, while building confidence.
Sensei Memdez is wonderful and truly showcases his enthusiasm with his teachings. I have seen nothing but smiles and high praise from his students
America's Finest karate and kickboxing, is in a category of being the best, professionalism, integrity, discipline, honesty and bravey are just some of the many qualities and attributes this GYM possess, with Sensei Kevin Mendez being the teacher and the leader.
New to Karate? Start at America's Finest Karate & Kickboxing Middletown Ny
America's Finest Karate & Kickboxing Middletown Ny 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.
Your first Karate class at America's Finest Karate & Kickboxing Middletown Ny
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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