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CMB Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Karate dojo in West Windsor Township, New Jersey
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cmbkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 609-308-2468
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He is able to relate to the kids on their own level, and frequently switches gears from fun and silly, to serious and disciplined.”
“CMB Karate offers a comprehensive martial arts program including self-defense, weapons, sparring and grappling.”
“In just a few short months, I have learned a surprising amount of practical and effective self-defense techniques.”
“He can adjust his teaching to all levels and also makes them relatable to the real world.”
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“In just a few short months, I have learned a surprising amount of practical and effective self-defense techniques.”
What students say
“Master Brooks is not only extremely knowledgeable and experienced in martial arts, but also an incredibly gifted teacher.”
“From the first class, he took time and care to teach our children, both the basics of Karate as well as respect for each other and for the instructors.”
“My family enjoys going to CMB Karate and seeing what our sons have learned and seeing their natural abilities come through!”
“From the first class, he took time and care to teach our children, both the basics of Karate as well as respect for each other and for the instructors.”
“Overall, it has been amazing to watch my daughters’ skills and confidence grow as they have progressed in the sport.”
“From the first class, he took time and care to teach our children, both the basics of Karate as well as respect for each other and for the instructors.”
From the reviews
The CMB Karate “community” is awesome. Master Brooks and his entire staff are passionate about martial arts and dedicated to seeing their students succeed. They have a way of challenging their students’ minds and bodies, as well as building their confidence and self esteem so that they can succeed in class as well as…
I was initially worried that at 10, our son was a little old starting his white belt. Much of this was based on the younger age of most students in the class. But Master Brooks adjusts his teaching for each student. He keeps them engaged with lively and relevant conversations and demonstration.
We enrolled our son in 2018 after hearing glowing reviews from several friends with kids enrolled in the program. Having not had any other experience with other dojo's, we had no basis for comparison, but I can safely say that we don't need to make comparisons because as long as our son (and our daughter, who also…
My 2 sons have been attending classes at CMB Karate for over 3 years! Can’t say enough impressive things about this place and Master Brooks! Students will not only learn rank forms, self defense techniques, but real world skills too.
New to Karate? Start at CMB Karate
CMB Karate 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 CMB Karate
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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