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Findlay Martial Arts Academy

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Findlay, Ohio

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–6) — 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
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  • Website & schedule findlayma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 419-348-4923

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4–6 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Findlay Martial Arts Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 4 mentions

“Great place for kids to learn the fundamentals of Karate and have fun doing it!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Took a self defense class with my 3 kiddos and while I know we have to continue to practice, I feel much better having the knowledge.”

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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 Findlay Martial Arts Academy — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Took a self defense class with my 3 kiddos and while I know we have to continue to practice, I feel much better having the knowledge.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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.

From the reviews

This place has been a great place to come for training since I was a kid. Everyone feels like family at this point and Sensei Paxton has so much to offer the students.

★★★★★ — Lynna, Apr 2019

We love Sensi Paxton! Great place for kids to learn the fundamentals of Karate and have fun doing it!

★★★★★ — Christine, Jan 2022

Took a self defense class with my 3 kiddos and while I know we have to continue to practice, I feel much better having the knowledge.

★★★★★ — Carol, Aug 2021

Very positive and good atmosphere for learning karate. Very good with children and adults alike. Reasonable prices.

★★★★★ — Damian, Aug 2016

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Your first Karate class at Findlay Martial Arts Academy

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 Findlay Martial Arts Academy

1740 Lima Ave, Findlay, OH45840

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