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Lewis Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Newburgh, Indiana

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule lewiskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 812-430-1707

Hours

Monday 10 am–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 10 am–5:30 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Lewis Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 20 mentions

“My daughter is not only taught a great skill but he teaches them responsibility, discipline, respect and understanding with each lesson.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“He taught him so much about discipline, self defense, and helped him with having confidence in himself.”

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

🦵 Taekwondo 3 mentions

“The Sensei is funny and is an amazing teacher of Taekwondo, while still making sure you follow the rules, and take the well-being of you and the class seriously.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“He taught him so much about discipline, self defense, and helped him with having confidence in himself.”

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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 54 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 4 mentions

“The Sensei is funny and is an amazing teacher of Taekwondo, while still making sure you follow the rules, and take the well-being of you and the class seriously.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My daughter has been going to LMA for 7 years. She loves going and is already trying to figure out how she can go away for college and come back and still attend classes.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 11 mentions

“My daughter is not only taught a great skill but he teaches them responsibility, discipline, respect and understanding with each lesson.”

From the reviews

Our son has been taking lessons here for 2.5 years now and we absolutely LOVE it! Shane and Melanie are excellent instructors! They make it fun for the kiddos while also maintaining the importance and structure of what they are doing!

★★★★★ — Tiffany, Mar 2022

I wouldn’t go any where else except here. The Sensei is funny and is an amazing teacher of Taekwondo, while still making sure you follow the rules, and take the well-being of you and the class seriously.

★★★★★ — Camden, Mar 2020

We absolutely love it here it’s amazing the program and staff do great with my kids getting them to learn at their pace. My boys love it!

★★★★★ — Mary, May 2022

Our son has been attending Lewis Martial Arts for roughly two years now. I cannot say enough good things about the instructor(s), Mr. Lewis and Ms. Betz. These two go above and beyond for the children each and every day. The after school care is a huge plus too. Mr.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Mar 2022

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New to Karate? Start at Lewis Martial Arts

Lewis Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Lewis 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 Lewis Martial Arts

7844 IN-66, Newburgh, IN47630

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