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Bushiken Karate Saint-Cyr Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Raleigh, North Carolina
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
- 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 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bushiken.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 526-0503
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are looking for a place where your children can learn respect and discipline through martial arts, I encourage you to give this dojo a call!”
“Sincere Marvin does a great job of working w/ kids from all levels of experience and age.”
“Saint-Cyr’s Dojo is not only a place to learn and study the Art of Self-Defense, it is also a class of positive encouragement that provides disciplinary growth.”
Other martial arts here
“She had been taking Tae Kwon Do at another school in Raleigh for almost two years and still didn't know how to punch or kick (but, to be fair, she's only 5).”
“Saint-Cyr’s Dojo is not only a place to learn and study the Art of Self-Defense, it is also a class of positive encouragement that provides disciplinary growth.”
What students say
“Marvin is a great teacher and he has several people under him that are also phenomenal when they teach the classes.”
“Sincere Marvin does a great job of working w/ kids from all levels of experience and age.”
“We enrolled him to help with behavioral challenges, and the support from Sensei Marvin and the entire team/family has exceeded our expectations.”
“I didn't leave blooded or beat up but, I got a great exercise and I did look forward to my next training opportunity.”
“If you are looking for a place where your children can learn respect and discipline through martial arts, I encourage you to give this dojo a call!”
“My karate students and I recently had the pleasure of competing against the Saint-Cyr Dojo students at their open tournament.”
From the reviews
Bushiken Karate Saint-Cyr has made a huge difference in my son's life. He’s been training there for a little over 4 years, and the growth in his confidence, discipline, and ability to follow instruction has been incredible.
Saint-Cyr’s Dojo is not only a place to learn and study the Art of Self-Defense, it is also a class of positive encouragement that provides disciplinary growth. This positive environment has helped my granddaughter develop mentally and physically.
I had a great experience while attending Saint-Cyr Dojo. After observing a class, I was encouraged to join with my family. My teenage daughter was ready “Let's go please!” and my fiance had a more macho “Yeah I can do this; I have skills approach”.
Putting my son in this Dojo was a great decision. It has built his confidence and helped him grow in areas he was struggling in. He didn't enjoy large crowds loud noises and engaging in conversation with others. Since being enrolled here, his school has taking him out of speech.
New to Karate? Start at Bushiken Karate Saint-Cyr Dojo
Bushiken Karate Saint-Cyr Dojo 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 Bushiken Karate Saint-Cyr 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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