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Dinoto Karate Center (Action Karate Mt Laurel)
4.9 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Mt Laurel 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 (ages 3–6) — 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 actionkarate.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (856) 519-0469
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been going for a little less than 2 yrs and it’s the one thing she looks forward to after her hectic school days.”
“My son however is now an Orange belt in the intermediate class and made it all the way through Little Champions and then the Beginner classes and love it.”
“Along with amazing karate classes, my son just had his birthday party at Dinoto with 40+ kids (with nunchucks) and they ran the party like clockwork!”
“My teenager niece attends this karate class almost every day, and she absolutely loves it!”
“With a family oriented atmosphere, she’s learning life long lessons of self-defense and strengthening her core.”
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“With a family oriented atmosphere, she’s learning life long lessons of self-defense and strengthening her core.”
What students say
“Master Magill and Master Luciaga are the best… always attentive and focused on each student.”
“My son however is now an Orange belt in the intermediate class and made it all the way through Little Champions and then the Beginner classes and love it.”
“If you are looking for a place where you can learn Martial Arts, in a setting that will treat you like Family, you've found that place at Dinoto Karate Center.”
“We’ve even seen a tremendous boost in our son’s confidence, comfort, and overall growth since he started, which means everything to us.”
“Not only are the instructors exceptional, the school is always very clean and inviting.”
“They know just how to challenge and inspire their students to push past their limits, building incredible confidence and character along the way.”
From the reviews
My teenager niece attends this karate class almost every day, and she absolutely loves it! The instructors are fantastic, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. Structured lessons accommodate various skill levels. It's a great place for both beginners and experienced participants.
Both my son and daughter started at Dinoto Karate Center over 3 years ago when my son was 3 and my daughter was 6. While my daughter enjoyed it, she shifted to many many dance classes after half a year.
Our son has been attending Dinoto Karate Center/Action Karate Mt. Laurel for a few months, and it’s been an incredible experience! He's enthusiastic about his training, and the social aspect has been a huge benefit.
Our son was enrolled at another karate school with his friends from school. The commute became tiresome for us and our son. We tried Dinoto Karate Center on the recommendation of my brother-in-law; all three of his children went here. Needless to say, our son loved it more than the other school.
New to Karate? Start at Dinoto Karate Center (Action Karate Mt Laurel)
Dinoto Karate Center (Action Karate Mt Laurel) 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 Dinoto Karate Center (Action Karate Mt Laurel)
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site