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Hernly Family Karate - Northwood Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Indianapolis, Indiana
Plan your first class
- 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
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- Website & schedule hernlyfamilykarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 317-253-3849
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 2–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids have learned so much about karate, about how to move their bodies in space, about showing respect for themselves, their classmates and their Senseis.”
“We did do a few private lessons as well, and they were the needed boost the student needed to move to the next rank.”
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What students say
“Our children have been practicing Karate with the Hernly family for several years both at their school program and the Northwood Dojo.”
“Our kids love it, and I love the structure and confidence it brings to their lives!”
“Our kids have learned so much about karate, about how to move their bodies in space, about showing respect for themselves, their classmates and their Senseis.”
From the reviews
Our son has been doing Hernle Family Karate since 2021 including at the dojo, at school and also summer camps. We are so very pleased. You can tell that both sensei Ben and sensei Hernle truly love what they do. Our son comes home so proud and happy.
I had a foster kiddo who I threw into all the things to allow them experiences of a childhood and to find their niche. Nothing compared to Hernly Family Karate. My kiddo was welcomed with open arms and accepted for who he was.
Our kids have learned so much about karate, about how to move their bodies in space, about showing respect for themselves, their classmates and their Senseis. The Senseis are wonderful humans. Students are diverse which we love. Summer camp is definitely hard work for the students but also fun and they learn a ton.
Our children have been practicing Karate with the Hernly family for several years both at their school program and the Northwood Dojo. Our kids love it, and I love the structure and confidence it brings to their lives!
Your first Karate class at Hernly Family Karate - Northwood 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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