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Bailey's Karate School
4.8 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Rome, New York
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
- 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 (ages 4–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule baileyskarateschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (315) 339-2570
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Best decision i ever made when i enrolled my sons at Bailey's Karate School of Rome 9+ years ago.”
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What students say
“Having been a part of the Bailey's Karate School family for over 20 years I can speak from many aspects.”
“I would recommend Bailey's Karate to anyone looking for assistance in growing self confidence, self discipline, and respect.”
From the reviews
I have been a student and instructor at Bailey’s for the past 15+ years and I can attest that it is the best school in the area. While everyone has their own personality, all of the staff are patient, willing to talk to parents and students, and will find different ways to help students to succeed while building…
Having been a part of the Bailey's Karate School family for over 20 years I can speak from many aspects. I have been a student, a staff member as well as a parent of 2 students here. At Bailey's Karate the staff members go above and beyond to do all they can.
Beyond blessed to be apart of the Bailey's family! From day 1 the Sensei's give you a feeling of belonging and confidence! I joined 6 months after my daughter and have loved the family training together environment!
Best decision i ever made when i enrolled my sons at Bailey's Karate School of Rome 9+ years ago. We now have 2 goal- oriented, caring, and confident Black Belts in the family!
New to Karate? Start at Bailey's Karate School
Bailey's Karate School 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 Bailey's Karate School
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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