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Mayer's Karate & Fitness

4.8 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in North Haledon, New Jersey

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • 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 mayerskarateandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (973) 238-8600

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–4 PM
Sunday 9 AM–12 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 Mayer's Karate & Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 14 mentions

“My daughter loves coming here and I love seeing her so passionate and being able to defend herself and have self discipline”

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Teens

“I started training at Mayer’s Karate when I was 11 and earned my black belt in high school alongside Master Scielzo.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“They have classes and private classes especially geared towards special needs children.”

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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 Mayer's Karate & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“I’ve been attending the adult kickboxing class for the past two years and it’s been such a great experience.”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“The other instructor mr schelzo is great for all types of learning styles, he is very patient and his passion is spread throughout the dojo.”

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“The dojo still has the same family atmosphere and strong values that shaped me growing up.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughter loves coming here and I love seeing her so passionate and being able to defend herself and have self discipline”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 7 mentions

“My daughter loves coming here and I love seeing her so passionate and being able to defend herself and have self discipline”

From the reviews

Love sensi dan! Love how he jokes around and is serious when needed! My daughter loves coming here and I love seeing her so passionate and being able to defend herself and have self discipline

★★★★★ — Ashley, Feb 2024

Mayer’s Karate and Fitness is a true class act when it comes to training their students, but especially when training their students with special needs. The care they take and patience they have is second to none. This is the first activity my son has done that has lasted longer than 9 months.

★★★★★ — Brooke, Feb 2020

Very good school mr Mayer is great for many types of children and adults. his teaching philosophy and style really improves a person mental and physical strength. The other instructor mr schelzo is great for all types of learning styles, he is very patient and his passion is spread throughout the dojo.

★★★★★ — Johnna, Aug 2021

I started training at Mayer’s Karate when I was 11 and earned my black belt in high school alongside Master Scielzo. Years later I came back when my son started at 4, and even earned my second degree black belt while my kids were training.

★★★★★ — Frank, Mar 2026

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Your first Karate class at Mayer's Karate & Fitness

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 Mayer's Karate & Fitness

5 Sicomac Rd, North Haledon, NJ07508

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