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Budo Kin Kai Karate & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Montclair, New Jersey

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • 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
  • Website & schedule budokinkaikaratefitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Budo Kin Kai Karate & Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 5 mentions

“My son and I have made memories on and off the dojo floor that will last a lifetime.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Master Karrin is one of the greatest martial arts teacher I have ever came across.”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“Budo Kin Kai Karate Dojo is a well placed family oriented community of karate practitioners who train whole heartedly for the love art.”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions

“competitors in the sport.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 8 mentions

“High expectations, respect for yourself and others, discipline and leadership are qualities that are mandated on the dojo floor.”

From the reviews

When I think about the social/emotional development of my seven year old son over the past 3 years, his training at BKK is at the top of the list of positive influences. To say he has grown by leaps and bounds under Master Karrin’s training would be an understatement.

★★★★★ — Kayla, Nov 2020

Budo Kin Kai Karate & Fitness is the best martial arts school to be apart of. Master Karrin is one of the greatest martial arts teacher I have ever came across. She is very passionate about building up the lives of today's youth. I have 2 sons that has been under her teaching for at least 3 years.

★★★★★ — Juanita, Nov 2020

My son has learned discipline that's well beyond his 7yrs of life @BKK Lol.. Seriously!. The kids are respectful to each other and push one another to be their best.

★★★★★ — Terry, Nov 2020

Budo Kin Kai Karate Dojo is a well placed family oriented community of karate practitioners who train whole heartedly for the love art. It’s traditional approach to training the art with its new age flare for teaching life skills is inviting to all ages, young and old!

★★★★★ — Shawn, Nov 2020

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Your first Karate class at Budo Kin Kai Karate & Fitness

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. 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 Budo Kin Kai Karate & Fitness

130 Valley Rd, Montclair, NJ07042

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