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East West Karate / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richboro
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Richboro, Pennsylvania
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 5–12) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eastwestkarateandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-396-1818
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Not only is my son improving on self discipline, listening skills, focus & achieving goals but as a child with congenital heart disease he is learning body awareness too.”
“Coach Lizz, Coach Joe and Sensei Al make it comfortable to join and learn even for super beginners, like me!”
“You get a great workout & learn valuable self defense techniques all while being surrounded by such inspiring & positive people!”
Other martial arts here
“Amazing Karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (yes, Gracie, the originators of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) programs with excellent instructor's for the entire family!”
“You get a great workout & learn valuable self defense techniques all while being surrounded by such inspiring & positive people!”
What students say
“Amazing Karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu (yes, Gracie, the originators of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) programs with excellent instructor's for the entire family!”
“The instructors create a welcoming, supportive environment where every student feels valued and motivated to do their best.”
“The East West Family encourages kids to draw on their own strengths and strive for their personal best enabling students to succeed in all areas of life while having a fun time!”
“The classes are very well organized and teach the kids a lot of karate techniques as well as focus on important life skills and discipline.”
“You get a great workout & learn valuable self defense techniques all while being surrounded by such inspiring & positive people!”
“Not only is my son improving on self discipline, listening skills, focus & achieving goals but as a child with congenital heart disease he is learning body awareness too.”
From the reviews
We love the programs for all family members, ages 3 through 100. The kids programs include a number of life lessons. The self-defense is practical, especially the Women's Empowered Program. The instructors are full of kindness and support.
Our son started with East West Karate in March of 2014 and I can say it has been such a positive experience! Not only is my son improving on self discipline, listening skills, focus & achieving goals but as a child with congenital heart disease he is learning body awareness too.
My kids started at EWK in March 2014 when they were 3 1/2 and 8. Almost a year later, both still love the classes and the now 4-year-old asks "Is today karate day?" It has been a positive experience for both and the homework for character stripe and leadership stars reinforces what is taught in class.
We were looking for a karate place to put our 3 1/2 year old in and ended up choosing here due to a recommendation from a friend. We are so happy we did! EWK has such a family feel to it and the instructors are amazing!
New to Karate? Start at East West Karate / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richboro
East West Karate / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richboro 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 West Karate / Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Richboro
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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