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Karate Institute of Mentor

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Mentor-On-The-Lake, Ohio

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–13) — 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 mentor-karate-institute.gymdesk.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (440) 951-0463

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Friday 4:30–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–3 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 Karate Institute of Mentor, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 4 mentions

“All members of my family are involved and taking classes, from lite kids to adults.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“and hey, we are learning some self defense along the way :).”

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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 Karate Institute of Mentor — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“and hey, we are learning some self defense along the way :).”

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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 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“This place is great, great classes, great instructors, and the best dojo in Northeastern Ohio”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“The other students are friendly and helpful.”

great workout & fitness 3 mentions

“The instructors are helping us focus on our minds, our physical conditioning, and the entire group ….”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“The instructors are helping us focus on our minds, our physical conditioning, and the entire group ….”

From the reviews

The last writer un-nerved me. This school is a great way to introduce Karate to everyone any age over 3yrs. My Granddaughter (12) has been going for 3 years. She was really kind of shy, slow in school work etc. Karate does what is says. Knowledge, discipline, respect, courage, etc. Just come anytime and check them out.

★★★★★ — Carol, Oct 2015

My wife and I joined to get back in shape..... we are getting a whole lot more. The instructors are helping us focus on our minds, our physical conditioning, and the entire group …. and hey, we are learning some self defense along the way :).

★★★★★ — Theresa, Feb 2020

This place is great, great classes, great instructors, and the best dojo in Northeastern Ohio

★★★★★ — Wesley, Sep 2020

The instructors at the Karate Institute of Mentor in my opinion are world class. They have the ability to break this art and training down in a way that makes it useful and easy to learn. The other students are friendly and helpful. The Karate Institute deserves five stars!

★★★★★ — David, Jan 2020

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Your first Karate class at Karate Institute of Mentor

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 Karate Institute of Mentor

5939 Andrews Rd, Mentor-On-The-Lake, OH44060

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