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Lawrence World Class Karate
4.7 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fayetteville, New York
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.
Plan your first class
- 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 — 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
- 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 lwckarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 315-446-2311
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Hanshi Lawrence is an incredible teacher, amazing with kids, and his love for the practice shines through in everything he does.”
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What students say
“Hanshi Lawrence is an incredible teacher, amazing with kids, and his love for the practice shines through in everything he does.”
“If I had children I would trust Shihan Lawrence like family to educate my children, he treats them like family.”
“Randy Lawrence is a wonderful patient instructor who is great with kids of all ages and levels of ability.”
“This dojo has deep roots and decades of experience in traditional Goju Ryu and Shotokan karatedo.”
“This is an amazing dojo with an amazing Hanshi that cultivates an amazing culture of respect and sportsmanship.”
From the reviews
This is an amazing dojo with an amazing Hanshi that cultivates an amazing culture of respect and sportsmanship. This dojo has deep roots and decades of experience in traditional Goju Ryu and Shotokan karatedo. They will patiently challenge you according to your ability, dedication and state of fitness.
My kids love it here! I can't say enough about Hanshi. He may seem quiet and reserved, but he knows how to teach and lead kids. He amazes me with his patience and ability to include, involve and motivate people of all abilities. He has a fair share of students with disabilities and that makes it even more impressive.
We love this place!! It came highly recommend by my husband’s Aikido/martial art teacher. Hanshi Rande is very hands on, and is always there teaching or supervising classes. Children look up to him and learn by example.
Best dojo in Syracuse. Warm friendly no pressure environment. Our oldest has been a student since 2007 & our youngest started in 2012. Recently my husband & I joined after years of watching. It looked like so much fun. Not only is karate fun, I personally have found that a lot of my aches and pains are gone.
New to Karate? Start at Lawrence World Class Karate
Lawrence World Class Karate 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 Lawrence World Class Karate
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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