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Daniel Pope Karate

4.7 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Springfield, Pennsylvania

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule danielpopekarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (610) 544-9630

Hours

Monday 10 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–7 PM
Thursday 10 AM–7 PM
Friday 10 AM–7 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Daniel Pope Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 19 mentions

“I stay and watch my son at every class and i can say as someone who practiced karate, Daniel Pope is the best in the business.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son is also learning much more than kicking and punching and self defense.”

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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 Daniel Pope Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing 2 mentions

“The instructors are highly trained in the art of karate and kick boxing.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My son is also learning much more than kicking and punching and self defense.”

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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 26 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“I have seen a whole different side to my son! He is so much more confident in everything he does.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 15 mentions

“I am so glad we joined and am looking forward to seeing my son develop more confidence and skills with the help of these awesome instructors.”

From the reviews

I’m so excited that my 7 year old has just started at this school! About ten years ago my oldest son was a student and earned up to his orange belt!! He has multiple disabilities (autism spectrum disorder, bi-polar disorder, and lower intellectual functioning), but as a student he was never treated any differently!

★★★★★ — Quinetta, Jan 2019

Daniel Pope karate Institute is the best around! The instructors are highly trained in the art of karate and kick boxing. They not only teach karate and kick boxing skills, but they teach principles. The instructor's stress self control, discipline and respect.

★★★★★ — Aj, Aug 2017

My daughter has gained strength and stamina as well as building her confidence. She has also learned how to defend herself if necessary. The teachers are kind and compassionate, but firm. At the end of each class Mr.

★★★★★ — M, Apr 2018

My son has been involved with karate for about 6 months with Daniel Pope Karate. I have seen a whole different side to my son! He is so much more confident in everything he does. He is eating healthy and enjoys working out. He loves going to karate and the instructors.

★★★★★ — Dana, Nov 2022

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Your first Karate class at Daniel Pope 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.

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 Daniel Pope Karate

424 Baltimore Pike, Springfield, PA19064

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