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Bushido Karate Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Islip Terrace, 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
- 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 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bushidokaratedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 631-277-3656
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Bushido Karate Dojo is a fantastic place to bring your children for fitness, fun and family!”
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What students say
“Bushido Karate Dojo is a fantastic place to bring your children for fitness, fun and family!”
“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and great at keeping the classes fun while still teaching discipline and respect.”
From the reviews
"Bushido Karate Dojo is a GAME CHANGER! 🌟 It's not just a martial arts studio, it's a PARTY! 😄 They host AMAZING Zumba classes Tues/Thurs evenings and Sat mornings - and trust me, it's the best you'll ever experience! The music's fire 🔥, everyone's dancing their hearts out, and the energy's contagious!
Encouraging, Inspirational and Fun!!!! Bushido Karate Dojo is a fantastic place to bring your children for fitness, fun and family!! My son was successful obtaining his black belt here and I have become a much healthier version of myself attending the Zumba classes offered at the dojo.
Positive & Friendly We’ve had a wonderful experience with Bushido karate school. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and great at keeping the classes fun while still teaching discipline and respect. My child has gained confidence, focus, and a real love for karate.
Excellent way to keep your kids active, learn patience and humility. My boys both love it here!
New to Karate? Start at Bushido Karate Dojo
Bushido Karate Dojo 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 Bushido 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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