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Five Star Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Syracuse, New York

Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • 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 fivestarkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 315-218-5564

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 5–7 pm
Saturday 9–11 am
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 Five Star Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 26 mentions

“Five Star welcomed us as new members a little over 6 yrs ago and it has been a phenomenal experience for my son and I!”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“They make the classes fun for everyone but they are also very "to the point" with what is to get done with the technique, forms, and sparring.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I started my 7 year old and they help her one on one when needed and are so nice.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The values that the students learn seem every bit as important as the self defense that is being taught.”

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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 Five Star Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“The values that the students learn seem every bit as important as the self defense that is being taught.”

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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 56 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 14 mentions

“Five star is a great martial arts studio that provides a family atmosphere mixed with great instruction and friendly staff and members that welcome newcomers with open arms!”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“They make the classes fun for everyone but they are also very "to the point" with what is to get done with the technique, forms, and sparring.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My son's coordination and confidence have grown, and it has given him a very positive way to get out some extra energy.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 10 mentions

“My grandson has learned how to focus and has done much better in school because of the exercise and the instruction along with the moral values he has learned here .”

From the reviews

Five Star Martial Arts is a great place to go when it comes to karate and self defense for kids. I have seen nothing but positive results within both of my children who are presently taking classes there.

★★★★★ — Christine, Oct 2013

Five Star welcomed us as new members a little over 6 yrs ago and it has been a phenomenal experience for my son and I! Sensei Paul Napoli went above and beyond to help with my son's focus difficulties. Always encouraging, always motivating, always positive, always pushing us to be the best we can be.

★★★★★ — Caryn, Sep 2017

This place is AMAZING!!! My daughter absolutely loves it and so do I! They keep it fun and exciting in every class and the staff and instructors are wonderful with the kids. Thank you Five star for helping my daughter with her confidence and the consistent motivation you create in each class!

★★★★★ — Dayna, Oct 2013

My grandson started at Five Star on a trial membership. Within the 1st couple classes we knew we had found a program that we would be part of for many years to come. We not only signed him up but also two of my granddaughters. I don't know who is more excited to go to class them or us.

★★★★★ — Cram, Sep 2017

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Your first Karate class at Five Star Martial Arts

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 Five Star Martial Arts

7575 Buckley Rd, Syracuse, NY13212

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