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Martial Arts World Glen Allen

4.8 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Henrico, Virginia

Free trial Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
  • 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 martialartsworldglenallen.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 804-501-0202

Hours

Monday 11 am–8 pm
Tuesday 11 am–8 pm
Wednesday 11 am–8 pm
Thursday 11 am–8 pm
Friday 11 am–8 pm
Saturday 11 am–8 pm
Sunday 11 am–8 pm

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 World Glen Allen, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 33 mentions

“Unlike programs where kids are simply supervised in a room, Martial Arts World offers a structured environment focused on exercise and academic support.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

“From original and impressive board breaks to weapons training, if you start and stick with it, it'll change your life too.”

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Teens

“I Want to thank my high school wrestling partner Robert Bane for giving me and amazing experience and teaching me a lot.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Our daughter has learned self determination; leadership skills; discipline; self defense; and respect for herself and others.”

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🥋 Adult Karate

“I think this is a GREAT program - especially for adults looking for a different way to exercise!”

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

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Our daughter has learned self determination; leadership skills; discipline; self defense; and respect for herself and others.”

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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 24 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Great instructors in a wonderful family oriented place to relieve stress and learning and if they like to say a place where you can become a life champion”

friendly, respectful dojo 10 mentions

“The price is fair, the staff is absolutely amazing, the owner herself has the biggest heart and is one of the most humble and welcoming people you will ever meet.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“My daughter has not only gained confidence, she has learned to be respectful to her teachers, her family and adults.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 18 mentions

“Unlike programs where kids are simply supervised in a room, Martial Arts World offers a structured environment focused on exercise and academic support.”

From the reviews

Martial Arts World has changed my entire families lives. It offers daycare, and summer camp, all while keeping your kids active and earning a black belt. In 2 months, we will have 1 black belt in the family. Within the next 2 yrs, we will surely have 3, possibly 4, as both my kids and both parents take Martial Arts.

★★★★★ — Tyler, Feb 2026

I could not be more pleased with our family's experience here. Master Bane is brilliant; and firm yet patient with the children. I feel relieved leaving my child in their care knowing she and her incredible team run a "tight ship.

★★★★★ — Amber, Aug 2017

Our daughter has learned self determination; leadership skills; discipline; self defense; and respect for herself and others. The staff is enthusiastic; helpful and kind. Master Bane is a great motivator, who is firm yet rejoices when a student succeeds. We are watching our daughter grow into a respectable young lady.

★★★★★ — Alison, Nov 2017

My children just had their first class here tonight and I can say this place is excellent definitely 5 stars. If the other students are an example of what my child will learn in this class then I will be beyond pleased. My girls are 4 and 11 and the class caters to both their needs.

★★★★★ — Tonna, Apr 2018

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Your first Karate class at Martial Arts World Glen Allen

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 World Glen Allen

7157 Staples Mill Rd, Henrico, VA23228

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