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Impact Family Martial Arts - Newark

4.9 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Newark, Ohio

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Phone (740) 345-8833

Hours

Monday 5–7 PM
Tuesday 5–7 PM
Wednesday 5–7 PM
Thursday 5–7 PM
Friday 5–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Impact Family Martial Arts - Newark, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 16 mentions

“I just had my daughter Mila’s 10th birthday party here and I can’t say with any more enthusiasm this was the most EPIC party ever!”

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🐉 Little Dragons 2 mentions

“Our family absolutely loves the experience offered through the Impact Family Martial Arts Little Ninja program.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It helps you will not just self-defense but good behavior!”

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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 Impact Family Martial Arts - Newark — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“It helps you will not just self-defense but good behavior!”

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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 45 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Sensei Ben and Sensei Caden are wonderful, so knowledgeable and kind, give great feedback, and really do everything they can to help each person succeed in their personal goals.”

friendly, respectful dojo 10 mentions

“If you are looking for a place as an adult or for your kids to learn martial skills, I would highly recommend Impact Family Martial Arts in Newark.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Our son did the initial free class and loved it!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“All the staff are super friendly hands on and worth the money spent monthly.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 6 mentions

“We highly recommend Impact for anyone but it has really brought our sensitive, perfectionistic, shy kiddo out of his shell and given him so much confidence in a short time.”

From the reviews

Me, my father and my brother went there for a little more than a year. It was an amazing experience! I hope that the people looking at this are considering trying this experience! It helps you will not just self-defense but good behavior!

★★★★★ — Goldencyth, Jun 2020

Our son did the initial free class and loved it! Sensei Aaron did a wonderful job showing him different moves and was very patient and gave positive feedback. Our son enjoys going to class. Everyone there is very kind and it is definitely a family environment.

★★★★★ — Beth, Nov 2021

I just had my daughter Mila’s 10th birthday party here and I can’t say with any more enthusiasm this was the most EPIC party ever!!! Party hosts kept all the kids entertained the entire time with active fun!! Us parents who volunteered to be kicked and punched in the maze are recovering nicely!

★★★★★ — April, Nov 2024

Both my kids are attending the white belt classes. I can see such an improvement in them both in just a month. They are more confident in themselves and less arguing at home. This class has helped my son a lot when it comes to him coming out of his bubble and taking chances.

★★★★★ — Courtney, Jul 2021

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Your first Karate class at Impact Family Martial Arts - Newark

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 Impact Family Martial Arts - Newark

1056 Mt Vernon Rd, Newark, OH43055

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