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Maywood Karate
5 ★★★★★ 24 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Maywood, New Jersey
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule maywoodkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-712-1416
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3–6 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I can already see the positive impact this school is having on my child, and I’m excited to watch her continue to grow in this program!”
“From watching and learning, I understand that proper self defense is a priceless life skill that everyone should have and one can achieve by joining and training at Maywood Karate.”
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“From watching and learning, I understand that proper self defense is a priceless life skill that everyone should have and one can achieve by joining and training at Maywood Karate.”
What students say
“I can't recommend them enough or say enough nice things about the Senak Family.”
“They have helped my daughter with her confidence and focus which actually overflows into other areas of her life.”
“Maywood Karate's new dojo is a top notch, 5 Star, Traditional Okinawan Karate Dojo.”
“Clean and professional Dojo with a touch of Okinawa.”
“They have helped my daughter with her confidence and focus which actually overflows into other areas of her life.”
From the reviews
This karate school has been an incredible addition to my five-year-old’s routine! In just over a month, I’ve already seen such positive changes. She’s learning to be an active listener, improving her ability to focus, and developing great body control. She loves it and has been so proud of herself!
Love the entire team here. They know how to balance teaching karate and having fun. They teach respect but keep it light at the same time. My son loves it here. To top it off they have very fair prices.
Maywood Karate's new dojo is a top notch, 5 Star, Traditional Okinawan Karate Dojo. My daughter trains at Sensei Mason's dojo and the whole team there are the best. They have helped my daughter with her confidence and focus which actually overflows into other areas of her life.
I really can’t say enough nice things about this karate school. My son just started about 2 months ago and he really loves going and looks forward to it. There is a great balance of fun, discipline, and confidence boosting. You can just tell the owners Lauren and Mason really care so much about the students.
Your first Karate class at Maywood Karate
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site