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Genbukan Kobushi Dojo

5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–11) — 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
  • Website & schedule kobushifamilykaratecenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (610) 395-8749

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Genbukan Kobushi Dojo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 11 mentions

“They are structured, disciplined and genuinely care about the kids and what they learn.”

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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 Genbukan Kobushi Dojo — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Grandmaster Ken, Sensei Donna, Sensei Chris, and Sensei Jared are great with kids.”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“They're good people who run a good and helpful business.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Grandmaster Ken, Sensei Donna, Sensei Chris, and Sensei Jared are great with kids.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 3 mentions

“It's a great place that teaches discipline self-esteem Fitness and coordination for young kids.”

From the reviews

Can’t say enough about how positive our experience has been here! My 8 year old daughter was the first to join. She has so much fun making new friends here, and it is such a joy to watch her get stronger and more coordinated as she progresses through the belt levels. A few months later, I joined too!

★★★★★ — Raisa, Oct 2024

Our son has an absolute blast here. They are structured, disciplined and genuinely care about the kids and what they learn. They're good people who run a good and helpful business.

★★★★★ — Jared, Apr 2021

Grandmaster Ken, Sensei Donna, Sensei Chris, and Sensei Jared are great with kids. Prices are reasonable too. Very glad we signed our son up for their program.

★★★★★ — Vinay, Sep 2017

My son goes there it's a great place to go the owners are great. It's a great place that teaches discipline self-esteem Fitness and coordination for young kids. Their classes for younger kids are especially exceptional.

★★★★★ — Henry, Dec 2018

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Your first Karate class at Genbukan Kobushi 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.

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 Genbukan Kobushi Dojo

5531 Hamilton Blvd, Allentown, PA18106

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