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FRANK HARGROVE KARATE @ THE DOJO
4.2 ★★★★☆ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Newport News, Virginia
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 6–7) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule thedojo.us — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 757-768-5786
Hours
| Monday | 9–11 am, 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9–11 am, 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 9–11 am, 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Had an introductory session here and my daughter loved it!”
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What students say
“Frank Hargrove, 10th Dan, has been teaching karate for a long time.”
From the reviews
Frank Hargrove, 10th Dan, has been teaching karate for a long time. He is great with teaching kids. If you are interested in starting karate you must start with this Dojo. If you want to improve your technique you won't find a better teacher.
Sensei Hargrove has an extensive background. Google Frank Hargrove the Iron Butterfly. He really teaches kids the discipline. Our grandkids and daughter learned a TON at the DOJO
Had an introductory session here and my daughter loved it!! Def looking into signing up!
Your first Karate class at FRANK HARGROVE KARATE @ THE DOJO
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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