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Masters Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Syosset, New York

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
  • 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 mastersma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 516-496-9600

Hours

Monday 9 am–12 pm, 5:40–8:15 pm
Tuesday 9 am–12 pm, 4–6 pm
Wednesday 8:20 am–12 pm, 5:15–8:15 pm
Thursday 9 am–12 pm, 6–7 pm
Friday 9:45 am–12 pm, 4:45–6:15 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 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 Masters Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 30 mentions

“Master Mike and his team are phenomenal - they help kids in building confidence while also making the entire process of learning a lot of fun.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“He teaches the children discipline, concentration, self-defense and respect while making the classes highly energetic, dynamic and fun.”

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🥋 Adult Karate

“The adult classes are great.”

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

🦵 Taekwondo 2 mentions

“Masters Martial Arts is an excellent place for kids to learn tae kwon do.”

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🏟️ MMA

“I have been bringing my son(8) to MMA for three years now.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“He teaches the children discipline, concentration, self-defense and respect while making the classes highly energetic, dynamic and fun.”

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 65 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 9 mentions

“Master Mike is amazing with the kids and really knows how to keep their attention, especially little ones like my son who get distracted easily.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“We are only a few weeks in, and my once shy 5 1/2 year old is confidently raising his hand to volunteer different forms he is learning.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“We're so happy that we recently enrolled our daughter as well, and she loves going every week so much that she exudes excitement!”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions

“Under the teaching of Master Mike, our son has won three gold medals at various competitions.”

clean, welcoming dojo 5 mentions

“Master Mike has wonderful staff and a clean facility.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 24 mentions

“Master Mike and his team are phenomenal - they help kids in building confidence while also making the entire process of learning a lot of fun.”

From the reviews

Master Mike runs such an excellent program at his Martial Arts Academy in Syosset. Our daughter Gabriella started this past Fall-2017 just as she was turning 5y/o. She absolutely loves it there! (As does her Mommy!). Master Mike combines discipline, athleticism, confidence, and most of all FUN into each session.

★★★★★ — Neil, Feb 2018

My kids have had a wonderful few months learning Taekwondo here! Master Mike is well-versed in teaching kids - he is patient, warm, friendly, and yet strict when necessary. It's a great blend that lends itself to my kids learning a strong skill set in his classes. I highly recommend him!

★★★★★ — Lydia, Feb 2018

Over 30 years ago my husband was a student of Master Mike and his father, Grandmaster Byung Moo Lee when their Martial Arts school was in Queens, NY. It is difficult to convey in words the profound and positive impact Master Lee and Master Mike have had on my husband’s life.

★★★★★ — Melanie, Feb 2018

Our son has been attending Masters Martial Arts for 3 years now. We can absolutely attribute the growth in our now 9 year old to Master Mike (and team). We originally tried soccer for 2 years in a row, and our son would be glued to our legs not wanting to even get on the field.

★★★★★ — Gabriel, Oct 2023

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New to Karate? Start at Masters Martial Arts

Masters 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.

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Your first Karate class at Masters 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 Masters Martial Arts

140 Eileen Way Ste 100, Syosset, NY11791

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