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Karatedo Honma Dojo

5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Karate dojo in New York, New York

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens

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.

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Phone +1 347-413-0556

Hours

Monday 11:30 am–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 11:30 am–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 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 Karatedo Honma Dojo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 13 mentions

“In a welcoming and safe environment, children and adults can train deeply in traditional karate from beginning to advance levels as well as learn about the Japanese culture.”

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🌀 Kata (Forms) 2 mentions

“Honma Dojo is great place to learn the basics of karate and to build upon those skills to improve self-defense techniques and katas.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“Sparring is optional and students are receptive of their partners’ desired rigor.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Honma Dojo is great place to learn the basics of karate and to build upon those skills to improve self-defense techniques and katas.”

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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 Karatedo Honma Dojo — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Honma Dojo is great place to learn the basics of karate and to build upon those skills to improve self-defense techniques and katas.”

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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 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 8 mentions

“Sensei Honma is a great teacher and a mentor to us all, this dojo is easily accessible to beginners and advanced students alike.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“In a welcoming and safe environment, children and adults can train deeply in traditional karate from beginning to advance levels as well as learn about the Japanese culture.”

friendly, respectful dojo 11 mentions

“In a welcoming and safe environment, children and adults can train deeply in traditional karate from beginning to advance levels as well as learn about the Japanese culture.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 9 mentions

“Sensei Honma has created a safe and rigorous environment in which students are provided with a strong foundation of fundamental skills and advanced techniques.”

traditional style & affiliation 7 mentions

“In a welcoming and safe environment, children and adults can train deeply in traditional karate from beginning to advance levels as well as learn about the Japanese culture.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 19 mentions

“I was nervous to start a new activity as an adult and but was looking for something that would allow me to both get physically fit and improve my mental health and focus.”

From the reviews

Truly life changing! I was nervous to start a new activity as an adult and but was looking for something that would allow me to both get physically fit and improve my mental health and focus. Joining the Karatedo Honma Dojo was the best decision I made!

★★★★★ — Raksha, Apr 2024

I've been affiliated with Honma Dojo for over 10 years. Sensei Honma is an incredibly skilled teacher who embodies great humility, depth, and concern for his students. Karate training at Honma Dojo continues to teach me valuable lessons about perseverance, hard work, integrity, and community.

★★★★★ — Brian, Nov 2022

I've been attending this dojo since 2010, it's traditional karate at its best, with heavy emphasis on traditional form (kihon and kata) as well as good ol' sparing (optional for those who prefer the more meditative side).

★★★★★ — Alex, Mar 2017

My son has been going to Honma Dojo for the past 3 years. I cannot recommend it enough. Not only is it the Karate discipline, method mentality and traditions... taught in its Purest form, and not some mashed up form of martial arts, but it has enriched my son, and the rest of their students with Integrity, Focus,…

★★★★★ — Grace, Dec 2023

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Your first Karate class at Karatedo Honma Dojo

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 Karatedo Honma Dojo

6 St Marks Pl, New York, NY10003

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