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Karate NYC

4.7 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in New York, New York

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Phone +1 646-885-8528

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

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 NYC, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 12 mentions

“Kids, children, youth, adults, and any person who wants to learn an extremely important and incredibly fascinating activity, should definitely consider this.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Igor offers private training, one on one instruction, hands on training, and helpful tips to lose weight that are instrumental in benefiting oneself.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“It taught me to be more confident and to learn self defense.”

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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 NYC — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“It taught me to be more confident and to learn self defense.”

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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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Igor is just an amazing and best teacher.”

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“I also require a disciplined and respectful environment to concentrate and train with instructors that can help me further enhancing my techniques.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 6 mentions

“In this dojo they teach you the proper techniques from day one as opposed to other dojo's were you can learn bad habits before they feel you are ready for the real techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“It's heartening to see that my kids have grown in confidence and they learnt to be self-disciplined.”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions

“A little about the main instructors: Kancho Igor and Sensei Jose are active athletes, always participating at tournaments and bringing new applications and tactics.”

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“I did a long research regarding Shotokan dojos in the area and visited 5 of them.”

From the reviews

Karate NYC is the famous Karate City which is leading the whole early childhood educational industry by example. My 3 year old took karate lessons with Zumrad sensei during the summer. Now, my kid is more focused and disciplined. Thanks to the team of Karare City. Thanks Igor for your complimentary mentorship!

★★★★★ — Joey, Sep 2019

This is wonderful place for kids to learn Karate. Igor is just an amazing and best teacher.

★★★★★ — Renna, Mar 2017

It took me a long time to find the D-Dojo. I did a long research regarding Shotokan dojos in the area and visited 5 of them. D-Dojo was the only one that meet my needs. A little about me and why I m difficult to please.

★★★★★ — Regina, Sep 2014

D-Dojo Karate has truly made a gigantic impact on my life. It's not only helped improve my physical limits, but it's also implemented a change in how I think and act towards situations. It's absolutely NYC's number one place to learn martial arts.

★★★★★ — Liam, Oct 2013

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Your first Karate class at Karate NYC

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 NYC

526 W 53rd St, New York, NY10019

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