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Mayfield Karate & Minna Jiu Jitsu
4.5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Mayfield Heights, Ohio
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule themayfieldacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 440-409-6954
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“From being Frank's pressure point dummy, to countless great sparring matches.”
“Had a women's self defense class with the Mayfield Academy of Self Defense at my work today, I found it extremely helpful and the instructors made it fun but educational.”
“Had a women's self defense class with the Mayfield Academy of Self Defense at my work today, I found it extremely helpful and the instructors made it fun but educational.”
Other martial arts here
“Had a women's self defense class with the Mayfield Academy of Self Defense at my work today, I found it extremely helpful and the instructors made it fun but educational.”
What students say
“Lots of trophies inside from competition.”
“My 8 yr old daughter has been going since September, she loves going and class has been helping with her focus and confidence.”
From the reviews
My 8 yr old daughter has been going since September, she loves going and class has been helping with her focus and confidence. Highly recommend!
So many fond memories growing up on the mats here. From being Frank's pressure point dummy, to countless great sparring matches...learned from exceptional instructors and made a lot of friends. Mayfield Academy will live on wherever its new location ends up!
Had a women's self defense class with the Mayfield Academy of Self Defense at my work today, I found it extremely helpful and the instructors made it fun but educational. I would definitely recommend taking a class here. They did a great job!
I go there now In the adult class and the people there are really nice. Everyone's accepting there and you learn useful techniques for the real world.
New to Karate? Start at Mayfield Karate & Minna Jiu Jitsu
Mayfield Karate & Minna Jiu Jitsu 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.
Your first Karate class at Mayfield Karate & Minna Jiu Jitsu
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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