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East Wave Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Poughkeepsie, New York
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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
- Membership memberships around $50/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eastwavedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 845-416-2222
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“Challenging but definitely suitable for all levels.”
“Each class consist of warm up, basic drills (punches/kicks), floor exercises, kata (forms), and some type of bag training or sparring.”
“Each class consist of warm up, basic drills (punches/kicks), floor exercises, kata (forms), and some type of bag training or sparring.”
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What students say
“Challenging but definitely suitable for all levels.”
“My sensei is very friendly and and helpful and my fellow colleagues are cool to hang out with.”
“Each class consist of warm up, basic drills (punches/kicks), floor exercises, kata (forms), and some type of bag training or sparring.”
“This is a great group of Martial arts practitioners who are interested in learning the old way of Okinawan Martial Arts.”
From the reviews
I have been studying with Sensei Polito for a little over a year. He is a ver knowledgeable, patient and caring teacher who encourages all students to learn at their own pace.
I joined East Wave Dojo a little over a year ago and really enjoy learning from Sensei Mike. He is extremely knowledgeable and keep the classes interesting by mixing up what we do in every class.
Been training for over 2 1/2 years now. You will learn good techniques and develop strong katas. Good balance between general workouts and the arts in karate. Most importantly you will learn how to defend yourself and the proper workouts to extend your quality of life.
East Wave Dojo is a School that emphasizes hard work and dedication. It is a Family Atmosphere training is physically and mentally challenging. I would recommend to anyone what wants to learn Traditional/Classical Okinawan Martial Arts!
New to Karate? Start at East Wave Dojo
East Wave Dojo 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 Wave Dojo
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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