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Emerald Karate
4.5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Warminster, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- 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 ·
- Phone +1 215-443-0401
Hours
| Monday | 7–9 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7–9 pm |
| Thursday | 7–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“my son takes classes at the Esmeralda school and the teachers are very patient and professional people”
“Very good value and cater to all skill levels”
What students say
“Amazing instructors and a great family vibe.”
“The other kids have welcomed my daughters tremendously. My daughters love it and can't wait to keep going”
“Very good value and cater to all skill levels”
From the reviews
Both of my kids just got their Yellow belts. Great place for kids and adults!!!!
Good school with small classes. The instructors are great with kids. They have been serving the area for almost thirty years. Very good value and cater to all skill levels
Love emerald karate. The instructors are very good and patient. The other kids have welcomed my daughters tremendously. My daughters love it and can't wait to keep going
Amazing instructors and a great family vibe. Plus, flexible class schedule and the best price around with no outrageous or hidden fees. Love this place!
New to Karate? Start at Emerald Karate
Emerald Karate comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Emerald 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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