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Amherst Shotokan Karate Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Amherst, Massachusetts
Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)
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
- Membership memberships around $100/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule amherst.ska.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (413) 835-1222
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 9:30–11 AM |
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Your first Karate class at Amherst Shotokan Karate Dojo
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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