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Master Haydar's Black Belt Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 49 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Goodyear, Arizona
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule masterhaydar.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 510-5760
Hours
| Monday | 4–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:15–7:45 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–7:45 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son, Julius, has been going to Master Haydar's Black Belt Academy for 2 years and I cannot even begin to describe how much it has changed my son's life.”
“His favorite part is practicing sparring against other students, but the highlight has been the private classes.”
“We tried 3 other gyms before finding this one, and none of the others offered the same one on one attention, expertise in training, and care that Master Haydars gym does.”
Other martial arts here
“Master Haydar has strong passion in Taekwondo that he has instilled in my child; and he goes above and beyond to ensure that my son reaches his full potential.”
What students say
“Master Haydar is the BEST Teacher and we are extremely excited and love to continue learning new skills at the Academy 🥋🌟 Thank you so much Master Haydar”
“Now, only a year and a half later, his attention span has improved incredibly, he has a lot more discipline, and he is dedicated to learning his forms and going to class.”
“I have seen a BIG change in my child's behavior, discipline, focus and confidence since training with Master Haydar.”
“He's extremely competent in Tae Kwon Do and in handling young people.”
“He runs a safe and disciplined class and I could not be more thankful for what he has done for me, taking me to the next level in my journey to my black belt.”
From the reviews
Master Haydar has helped my daughter (8) grow by leaps and bounds. He expects students to arrive on time to class and show focus. This will boost their skill level and confidence and will change their mental attitude for the better. This adventure is a commitment from students and parents.
We LOVE Master Haydar. He is so patient with the kids. He corrects and fixes the kid's mistakes immediately and doesn't put up with nonsense without making them feel belittled. Cannot express how much my son loves coming to practice.
I have 2 girls enrolled with Master Haydar. My oldest has gone from age 3 to current (age 8), and my youngest just started at age 4. He is great with kids. He knows how to balance fun with discipline and he pushes them just enough to get results while understanding when kids need rewards for their achievements!
Master Haydar's Black Belt Academy has been wonderful for my daughter. Haydar and his instructors have been great. Haydar is a great instructor for his students. He firmly believes in the kids and their abilities. He encourages all his students to not give up and to believe in themselves.
New to Karate? Start at Master Haydar's Black Belt Academy
Master Haydar's Black Belt Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.
Your first Karate class at Master Haydar's Black Belt Academy
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.
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