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Martial Arts America Penfield

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Penfield, New York

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–18) — 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
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  • Website & schedule rochesterkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (585) 377-6130

Hours

Monday 1–8:30 PM
Tuesday 1–8 PM
Wednesday 1–8:30 PM
Thursday 4–7 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8 AM–1 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 Martial Arts America Penfield, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 23 mentions

“Karate is not only good for self-defense but also an excellent way to boost children's confidence, self-discipline, focus, and respect.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Karate is not only good for self-defense but also an excellent way to boost children's confidence, self-discipline, focus, and respect.”

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

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Karate is not only good for self-defense but also an excellent way to boost children's confidence, self-discipline, focus, and respect.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Our child loves ninja dodgeball, doing double jump kicks, practicing and working to complete goals.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 15 mentions

“Karate is not only good for self-defense but also an excellent way to boost children's confidence, self-discipline, focus, and respect.”

From the reviews

We absolutely LOVE Martial Arts America. We go to the Penfield branch but there are locations in Webster and Brighton as well. The senseis are amazing! My son is almost 13, has his certified black belt, and has been attending since he was around 6 years old.

★★★★★ — Allison, Nov 2024

This has been a wonderful experience! Fun, good place to make friends and sense of community. Our child has been going here for a couple years since Dragon (preschool). It is the best karate dojo in Rochester, NY!

★★★★★ — Jon, Aug 2024

My daughter has been attending the Martial Arts America Penfield karate courses for well over a year at this point. Sensei Kelly and Sensai Sean are absolutely wonderful. They are patient, kind teachers that bring so much positive energy to the kids.

★★★★★ — Samuel, Aug 2024

Both of my boys absolutely love the Penfield Dojo! We have been a karate family for the last few years and my kids have grown so much during that time. Sensei Kelly and her team are the best! They all work really hard to make the kids feel comfortable while also challenging them.

★★★★★ — Lindsay, Aug 2025

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Your first Karate class at Martial Arts America Penfield

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 Martial Arts America Penfield

2160 Penfield Rd, Penfield, NY14526

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