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Montclair Shukokai Karate
4.5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Glen Ridge, 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 (ages 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule essexshukokaikarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (973) 748-5282
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son (a twelve year old brown belt) was privileged to be invited to train with the Montclair Shukokai Dojo in NJ during our holiday to the USA in July 2017.”
From the reviews
My son (a twelve year old brown belt) was privileged to be invited to train with the Montclair Shukokai Dojo in NJ during our holiday to the USA in July 2017. What a fabulous dojo and such a friendly crowd we felt right at home. Thank you to Justin and his team from Thoby and Bjørn in Cape Town, South Africa.
This is a great place for children and adults all alike, Sensi Justin motivates each child and provides great knowledge for new children and/or adults! I totally recommend, Unleash The Power Within- SHUKOKAI KARATE.
Awesome place. Clean and well lit with a knowledgeable and caring staff. I took my son here first and then decided it was right for me too. This is THE martial arts school in the area for kids and adults.
Justin and Lynn complement each other perfectly, the other students are lovely, and the environment is both nurturing and disciplined. You must check out this place.
Your first Karate class at Montclair Shukokai 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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