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Hudson Valley Karate
4.3 ★★★★☆ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Wappingers Falls, New York
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4) — 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
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- Website & schedule hudsonvalleykarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 845-298-2506
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My sons have been going here for about a year and a half and I highly recommend.”
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What students say
“The next month in February which is family appreciation month every year where family members get to train for free for the month!”
“The environment is supportive, encouraging, and built on respect, confidence, and growth.”
From the reviews
Hudson Valley Karate is our second home!!! My son started in January 2022. The next month in February which is family appreciation month every year where family members get to train for free for the month!!
My sons have been going here for about a year and a half and I highly recommend. I have definitely seen some improvement in their attitudes. They have also gotten much better at the skills they are learning in class and they are more confident at karate, home and school.
Hudson Valley Karate is great. The children's program is outstanding. The instructors are not only knowledgeable and charismatic, but they have great skill in motivating and inspiring young people. I can't say enough good things about this program.
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Hudson Valley karate. From the very first day, the Masters have been incredibly warm, patient, and genuinely invested in every child. You immediately feel like part of a family, not just another student walking through the door.
Your first Karate class at Hudson Valley 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.
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