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Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School
4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Part of Isshinryu Karate
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
- 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 liks.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (717) 272-9890
Hours
| Monday | 9–11:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9–11:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9–11:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9–11:30 AM, 4–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Fun, yet disciplined approach - great for young kids and adults as well.”
“My mom also attends some of their free self defense classes they offer occasionally.”
Other martial arts here
“My mom also attends some of their free self defense classes they offer occasionally.”
What students say
“This is a wonderful, family-owned, small business that focuses not only on karate, but also character development and the importance of community.”
From the reviews
My son and niece attend this school they love it. Everyone is super nice and supportive. My mom also attends some of their free self defense classes they offer occasionally. Great place to learn and meet new friends. I would recommend this school to anyone of any age and background. All the seneis are top notch
Sensei John and all of his instructors are highly skilled, dedicated, martial artists. The level of instruction here is excellent, and the staff are caring and help everyone succeed. Great school.
This is a wonderful, family-owned, small business that focuses not only on karate, but also character development and the importance of community. Would highly recommend.
Fun, yet disciplined approach - great for young kids and adults as well. Instructors are superb with kids and adapt their approach for more seasoned adults.
New to Karate? Start at Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School
Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School 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 Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School
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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