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Kenkojuku Karate of South Jersey, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Collingswood, New Jersey
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 6–11) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule collingswoodkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (856) 419-5574
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 8–10 AM |
The classes they run
“Classes have been a great confidence-builder for my son and an opportunity for us to do something together.”
“Sensei Andrew is very patient with all the kids in the Tiny Tigers class.”
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What students say
“My daughter has been training with Sensei Andy for 4 years. She is dedicated and has achieved brown belt with 2 stripes, but most importantly, she has gained confidence!”
“KKSJ is so welcoming and made our son feel comfortable when he never truly felt comfortable doing any other sports.”
“KKSJ is so welcoming and made our son feel comfortable when he never truly felt comfortable doing any other sports.”
“My son love karate thanks to sensi he have learned so much over the past two years.”
“Sensei Faupel has a way of bringing fun and humor to his classes, while still embracing the values of Shotokan martial arts, strengthening the mind and body.”
“It’s been great to see him grow from a novice to a brown belt, and it’s been just as amazing to watch how karate has helped him to develop focus and discipline.”
From the reviews
Such a great place. Sensei Andrew is very patient with all the kids in the Tiny Tigers class. The class has been teaching my daughter respect, patience, and humbleness at home. Definitely recommend! よくがんばったね！
I shared this on Facebook last but wanted add my comments about this dojo, My dojo on every medium that I can find! I joined this dojo early this Spring to elevate my mind and physical conditioning. Little did I know, but I joined a Community.
An excellent choice for both kids and adults. I started learning with my daughter and found an incredible community and a passion for karate at Kenkojuku Karate of South Jersey. If you’re interested in martial arts, or shotokan karate, or it’s totally new, or you’ve been doing it for years, I highly recommend KKSJ!
Through KKSJ Sensei Faupel has impacted countless karate students, their families, and the community. His philosophy of using karate to build character while teaching technique, instilling discipline and curating confidence makes his dojo a great choice for those seriously interested in the study of Shotokan karate.
New to Karate? Start at Kenkojuku Karate of South Jersey, LLC
Kenkojuku Karate of South Jersey, LLC comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Kenkojuku Karate of South Jersey, LLC
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.
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