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East Coast Karate
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in St James, New York
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 5–15) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eastcoastkaratestjames.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (631) 862-1400
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been taking classes here for over a year and it has really helped his confidence.”
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What students say
“Sensei Gregg and Reid are amazing and patient with him.”
“My son loves going to class.”
From the reviews
My 4 year old has been taking classes for about a month now. I signed him up to work on listening. Sensei Gregg and Reid are amazing and patient with him. He tries to be silly but they reinforce the listening aspect. He enjoys going into class and looks forward to it.
East Coast Karate is simply awesome! Sensei Greg, Sensei Reid, Sensei Gianna, Addison and their entire staff are professional, courteous and incredibly patient and kind to every student. Amazing people, amazing place! Thank you East Coast Karate!!
East Coast Karate is AMAZING!! The Senseis are so patient, kind, fun structured with the kids. Our son is timid and they take the time each week to make him feel welcome, included and make sure he understands the movements.
My daughter started karate at ECK in August and she loves it! She sees some friends there from school and has even made new friends . The staff is wonderful and Greg is so good with the kids, helping them to have fun as they learn new skills. I’d recommend East Coast Karate to anyone!
New to Karate? Start at East Coast Karate
East Coast 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 East Coast 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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