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Martial Arts America

5 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Rochester, 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule rochesterkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 585-475-9250

Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 1–8 pm
Thursday 3–7:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 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, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 19 mentions

“All of the instructors are great, especially Sensei Matt and Sensei Kelly and Sensi mike It’s great investment to teach your kids life skills like discipline and confidence.”

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

🏟️ MMA

“MMA is more than just karate-it’s about life skills too!”

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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 44 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 5 mentions

“With multiple group outings throughout the year, you get to meet and have fun with the rest of the family from the other dojos.”

great workout & fitness 2 mentions

“Martial arts is a great way to teach her respect, discipline and other life values that we would like her to have.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“All of the instructors are great, especially Sensei Matt and Sensei Kelly and Sensi mike It’s great investment to teach your kids life skills like discipline and confidence.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 23 mentions

“All of the instructors are great, especially Sensei Matt and Sensei Kelly and Sensi mike It’s great investment to teach your kids life skills like discipline and confidence.”

From the reviews

My 3 children have been attending the Brighton Dojo for six months, and love it. I have been pleasantly surprised to see them all grow in confidence and initiating positive social interactions as well the benefits of physical activity that I expected when we signed up.

★★★★★ — Teresa, Nov 2019

My daughter started going here as soon as she turned 4. I put my daughter in here in hopes it would help with her focus and discipline. As a new 4 year old she has a very short attention span. From day 1 to now I see a major difference. At first she was bouncing around, and losing focus quick.

★★★★★ — Brandon, Sep 2023

We love MAA! All the senseis have good rapport with our kids; they strike a good balance of fun, discipline, attention, and flexibility. The kids had so much fun that the adults in our family decided to join, too!

★★★★★ — Allyn, Jul 2024

All of the instructors are great, especially Sensei Matt and Sensei Kelly and Sensi mike It’s great investment to teach your kids life skills like discipline and confidence.

★★★★★ — Roblox, Jul 2024

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Your first Karate class at Martial Arts America

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

3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY14623

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