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Flushing Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Flushing, Michigan
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 (ages 3–6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule flushingkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (810) 733-3000
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been there for nearly 4 years now and has stuck with it because the master and all other instructors there.”
“They are very knowledgeable, and very patient with new beginners.”
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What students say
“My two ASD kids love training with Master Dollinger. He is patient with them as it takes longer for them to understand and properly complete each move.”
“The best if you ask me very caring and friendly staff it is a very welcoming environment best around you couldn't ask for a better group of people”
“There is very much a family/community vibe that is impossible to duplicate without all the very genuine caring people that make this place the gem that it is.”
“My son has gained so much self confidence along with the skills he's learned here.”
“My son has gained so much self confidence along with the skills he's learned here.”
From the reviews
By far without any hesitation purely the best Karate Studio in Genesee County! Master Dollinger's compassion, empathy, and knowledge is unmatched. There's not even a close second. Come one come all and learn Karate the right way, for the right reasons, and for the lifelong character esteem established here.
Been going to Flushing Karate for little over a year now with my 10 year old and I have to say it's been a great experience all around. The lower level classes get to be pretty busy with kids running around, but now that we've been doing orange belt and moving into green things have gotten good with the more advanced…
Master Dollinger is one of the most understanding people I have seen. He takes anyone who wants to learn and gives them a chance. The facility is very well kept and the black belts here respect the facility. The parent committee even has fun activities for the kids outside of class such as nerf games.
Awesome place, Awesome staff, Master Dollinger is the best. He is very patient and kind with the kids, and also his other black belts are as well. My 7 year old son enjoys coming here.
New to Karate? Start at Flushing Karate
Flushing Karate comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Flushing 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.
