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East Coast Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hopewell Junction, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eastcoastma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 845-440-7715
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensi Barry is awesome with kids, the school is clean and class sizes are appropriate.”
Other martial arts here
“I myself, have tried his Kickboxing class as well and can tell you that he truly loves what he does whether he is with the children or with adults!”
What students say
“Sensei Barry is dedicated, AMAZING with all the children and the kickboxing classes are second to none!”
“No contract and flexible schedule's which works great for my family.”
“Professional, clean and great with children, mine think he’s so funny.”
“He has more self confidence and focus and loves his classes!”
From the reviews
Great experience at this school. Sensi Barry is awesome with kids, the school is clean and class sizes are appropriate. No contract and flexible schedule's which works great for my family. Not sure what that other comment is about (infinite) that has definitely NOT been our experience.
Sensei Barry is phenomenal! My son has learned a lot from him! He has more self confidence and focus and loves his classes! I myself, have tried his Kickboxing class as well and can tell you that he truly loves what he does whether he is with the children or with adults!
Excellent for kids and adults. The school is family friendly and always inviting. Sensei Barry is dedicated, AMAZING with all the children and the kickboxing classes are second to none! My kids and I love it!
Great school!! The owner is clearly educated in the realm of martial arts, with a passion to share his knowledge. Professional, clean and great with children, mine think he’s so funny. I also personally attended his kickboxing classes- highly recommend!!
New to Karate? Start at East Coast Martial Arts
East Coast Martial Arts 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 Martial Arts
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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