Home › New York › Gardiner › Fighting Spirit Karate & Fitness
Fighting Spirit Karate & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Gardiner, 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
- 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fskmartialartsandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (845) 633-8219
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 3:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 10–11:30 AM |
The classes they run
“It's a community we trust and my kids are in great hands there.”
“This great school offers many disciplines to learn from to fulfill your needs/goals whether you’re a beginner or experienced.”
Other martial arts here
“Would highly recommend for anyone interested in learning Jiu-Jitsu or experienced people looking for training partners.”
What students say
“he is a compassionate, knowledgeable instructor, he has a great team of assistant instructors, and his school is a safe, challenging place to train.”
“Shihan Sean, Ryan and the rest of the team are always welcoming!”
“This dojo has created some of my best friends both on and off the Matt for me and my family.”
“My children love training here as well !”
“This great school offers many disciplines to learn from to fulfill your needs/goals whether you’re a beginner or experienced.”
From the reviews
Let me tell you "Why" FSK. 1. Quality of instruction. Rest assured you will be learning REAL martial arts. From technique to philosophy, you will get world class instruction. 2. Community.
i live in NYC, so i do not train in fighting spirit karate dojo. in fact, i teach my own martial arts classes here in the city. but i have known sensei sean for years and have visited his dojo and worked with his students.
This is the place to train in New Paltz! Great training with a very personal touch. They have different instructors each with a great background and understanding of martial arts. Sean, the owner, is very welcoming and professional. A great place to train for an experience level, you are guaranteed to learn here!
From the time that this dojo went from a vision to a reality, the impact that it has had on its community has been nothing short of miraculous. A safe haven to explore your own personal journey through the diversity of martial arts & Fitness. The staff will easily become family to your families.
New to Karate? Start at Fighting Spirit Karate & Fitness
Fighting Spirit Karate & Fitness 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 Fighting Spirit Karate & Fitness
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.
More Karate dojos near Gardiner
New Paltz Karate Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
