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Kaizen Karate Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Dover, Delaware

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons

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 kaizenkarateacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (302) 572-4123

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–7:30 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Kaizen Karate Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 26 mentions

“It started with our children (now 11 and 9), but then my wife and I saw how much fun they were having and began taking lessons as well.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 92 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 13 mentions

“Awesome role models for your children, the best instructors ever and a very friendly environment for all.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My son loves it and I'm glad he has gotten to have this great experience.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 10 mentions

“I love that through Karate they teach self respect and respect for others, it teaches accountability discipline teamwork and dedication.”

From the reviews

We have been apart of Kaizen for over a year now and love it! Leyna looks forward to class everyday and getting to see her instructors. One thing I love about Kaizen is the sense of family when you join.

★★★★★ — Casey, Aug 2018

My granddaughter, Serenity loves Kaizen. She attends daily and wants to go everyday to karate. The instructors are very helpful. She loves karate better than ballet( she left ballet one day wanting to go to karate class) We look forward to our future days at Kaizen.

★★★★★ — Audra, Aug 2024

Awesome role models for your children, the best instructors ever and a very friendly environment for all. I highly recommend Kaizen. our family gives them a 5 star review hands down! 😊

★★★★★ — Valerie, Aug 2024

I'm incredibly impressed with the progress my daughter Zaleah has made in just 6 months at Kaizen Karate! Her focus, discipline, and confidence have all improved significantly. The instructors are fantastic at engaging the kids and helping them develop both martial arts skills and life skills.

★★★★★ — Andrea, Aug 2024

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Your first Karate class at Kaizen Karate Academy

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 Kaizen Karate Academy

35 Commerce Way Ste 2, Dover, DE19904

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