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Crudup's Karate Academy

4.1 ★★★★☆ 9 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Rochester, New York

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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
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  • Website & schedule crudupskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (585) 288-4280

Hours

Monday 2–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4–8 PM
Wednesday 4–9:30 PM
Thursday 4–8:45 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8:30 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Crudup's Karate Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 5 mentions

“My son has been taking classes here for over 6 months, and he has already shown so much growth!”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Crudup's Karate Academy — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🐉 Kung Fu

“Randy Crudups Kung Fu and Karate Academy has changed my life and become my second home!”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 9 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Great instruction for kids!”

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“A friendly and respectful academy that fosters students physical, emotional, and mental growth.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“A friendly and respectful academy that fosters students physical, emotional, and mental growth.”

From the reviews

My son has been taking classes here for over 6 months, and he has already shown so much growth! ShiHan Crudup and ShiHan Pickett are fantastic with the kids and really stress responsibility, dedication, and team work. I'm so glad we found Crudup's Karate y.

★★★★★ — Kathryn, Feb 2020

A friendly and respectful academy that fosters students physical, emotional, and mental growth. It's a great place to learn new skills.

★★★★☆ — Brenda, Mar 2026

Randy Crudups Kung Fu and Karate Academy has changed my life and become my second home!

★★★★★ — N, Mar 2020

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Your first Karate class at Crudup's Karate Academy

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.

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 Crudup's Karate Academy

375 Helendale Rd, Rochester, NY14609

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