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Eight Star Martial Arts, LLC/Red Dragon Karate School

4.6 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Ballston Spa, New York

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule eightstarmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 518-222-1985

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–9 pm
Friday 5–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Eight Star Martial Arts, LLC/Red Dragon Karate School, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 26 mentions

“My son has been attending this school for 7+ years, my daughter 3+ years and myself for over 2 years.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“A great balance of exercise, self discipline, self defense, confidence building , etc.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Eight Star Martial Arts, LLC/Red Dragon Karate School — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“A great balance of exercise, self discipline, self defense, confidence building , etc.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 9 Google reviews — in their own words.

builds confidence, discipline & respect 5 mentions

“Red Dragon is a wonderful place for kids to learn discipline and respect and have a lot of fun doing it.”

From the reviews

Love, love this karate school!! The instructors are fabulous . They are super patient and kind. My daughter has attended this school for almost 2 years and she absolutely loves it. My daughter is very shy but I love that they always try to get her to come out of her shell.

★★★★★ — Kimberly, Sep 2019

My son has been attending this school for 7+ years, my daughter 3+ years and myself for over 2 years. What can I say other than we find this school fantastic to attend. The instructors are great at not only teaching martial arts but also getting to know you and the other families that attend.

★★★★★ — Jason, Oct 2019

My husband and I didn't want to overbook our son with too many extra curricular activities, so we chose this one thing. It's perfect because it's all encompassing. A great balance of exercise, self discipline, self defense, confidence building , etc...

★★★★★ — Karen, Oct 2019

I’ve visited this Karate School on several occasions with my best friend Nolan who is enrolled as a student. I was extremely impressed with the kindness, courtesy and inclusive demeanor exhibited by the owner and instructor.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Oct 2019

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Your first Karate class at Eight Star Martial Arts, LLC/Red Dragon Karate School

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Eight Star Martial Arts, LLC/Red Dragon Karate School

2100 Doubleday Ave, NY-50, Ballston Spa, NY12020

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