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Level Up Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 226 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Rochester, New York

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Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule levelupmartialartsirondequoit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 585-363-5795

Hours

Monday 12–8:30 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12–8:30 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–5 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 Level Up Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 23 mentions

“They have provided my daughter with an environment to build not only the martial arts technique and skill, but also (and perhaps most importantly) confidence and character.”

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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 Level Up Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing 6 mentions

“My husband & I joined Murray's Martial Arts 3 years ago to participate in the kick boxing classes.”

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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 226 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The other folks in the class are friendly and welcoming as well.”

friendly, respectful dojo 13 mentions

“If you're interested in starting your little ones out in martial arts, I would strongly recommend you start with this team of fun, friendly guys.”

great workout & fitness 3 mentions

“We have both lost weight & inches while improving our strength & fitness levels.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“My son loves going, and his concentration was almost instantly improved back when he started.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 11 mentions

“They have provided my daughter with an environment to build not only the martial arts technique and skill, but also (and perhaps most importantly) confidence and character.”

From the reviews

This school has done wonders for my son. He's a typical bouncing off the walls 6 year old, and while I don't expect that to change, I have seen him apply the self-control he's learned within this school to his outside life on more than one occasion.

★★★★★ — Cheryl, Mar 2018

My 4 year old son was struggling in his first year of school with listening, behaving and following directions. One day he mentioned karate, I messaged Mike, and bam we were signed up. My son loves it. Sensei Mike and everyone else here has really made a big impact on my son’s life.

★★★★★ — Rob, Jun 2026

We LOVE being a part of this vibrant community of students and teachers! If you’re interested in giving your child an environment filled with continuous support and encouragement, high energy, and positive enthusiasm, this is the place! This rapidly growing martial arts center has the perfect mix of fun and function.

★★★★★ — Colleen, Jan 2018

My son has long loathed physical activity of all kinds. He doesn’t participate in team sports, so it was important for me that he still remains active, but finding something he would agree to attend was never easy.

★★★★★ — Kristi, Sep 2018

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Your first Karate class at Level Up Martial Arts

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 Level Up Martial Arts

1044 East Ridge Road, Rochester, NY14621

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