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Mimidis Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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
- 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
- Website & schedule mimidiskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (717) 397-6009
The classes they run
“Little pricy but we don’t mind because although classes are 30 mins for kids, we are paying for the years of knowledge and wisdom the teachers have.”
“Especially with my Little Dragon, Master Paul specifically has the best blend of serious and silly.”
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What students say
“Especially with my Little Dragon, Master Paul specifically has the best blend of serious and silly.”
“The staff is polite and funny yet stern respectfully and command respect and the kids do it as they should.”
“Master Mimidis has helped my son learn discipline techniques and provided my son with an extra-curricular activity that helps my son in each of these areas.”
“The tournaments are a plus and a great interactive way for them to experience everything but are not required”
“Master Mimidis has helped my son learn discipline techniques and provided my son with an extra-curricular activity that helps my son in each of these areas.”
From the reviews
I definitely recommend Mimidis Karate. From my first meeting with Master Mimidis, he put me at ease. He was patient and answered all my questions. My major concern was that my grandson - age 10 - who I was considering enrolling has the disorders of ADHD as well as High Functioning Autism.
Master Paul Mimidis is an incredible teacher. My son has difficulty remembering to clean his room, take care of his things, and listen in school. Master Mimidis has helped my son learn discipline techniques and provided my son with an extra-curricular activity that helps my son in each of these areas.
I am a fairly new, adult student at Mimidis Karate and I would definitely recommend! Paul and every instructor make you feel welcome and encourage growth. They are kind, qualified, and have the experience needed to work with beginners all the way up to top.
My 9 year old grandson is learning so much in your class. He is learning to focus, finding respect for everything and everyone. It is amazing to see a general sense of self confidence. He just loves learning. Now he has a greater sense of purpose. Was wonderful to watch his transformation. Thank You so much.
Your first Karate class at Mimidis 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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