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Moo Duk Kwan HQ

4.9 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Springfield, New Jersey

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Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule moodukkwanhq.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (973) 467-3939

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 8 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

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 Moo Duk Kwan HQ, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 27 mentions

“A great place for me and my son to practice and emphasis is on personal development and love the caring atmosphere.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“My kids love that they learn no-contact sparring with each class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“When you think of karate, you usually think of physical activity and learning self-defense skills.”

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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 Moo Duk Kwan HQ — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“When you think of karate, you usually think of physical activity and learning self-defense skills.”

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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 84 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“I got to take a class with Master Orella this past weekend and I instantly felt welcomed and supported.”

friendly, respectful dojo 10 mentions

“Unlike commercialized karate studio's with all the gimmicks to sign you up, the Moo Duk Kwan is a very structured Martial Art for the entire family.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My kids absolutely love coming here and always look forward to their classes.”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions

“I was recently at Moo Duk Kwan HQ for my students to participate at the Winter Invitational Tournament.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Great experience for my son who has grown a great deal training with Moo Duk Kwan HQ.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 21 mentions

“Discipline, concentration, focus, practice, hard work, respect and Integrity are some of the key principles which are repeated to become pillars in your child's life.”

From the reviews

Moo Duk Kwan HQ is a premier location for anyone looking for a traditional martial art deeply steeped in Korean history and culture. Since 1975 the Moo Duk Kwan has proven, by far, that it's the only art that encompasses the entire mind and body.

★★★★★ — Paul, Jan 2024

We've been at this school for a little over a year now and it's been a nice addition to my 4 year olds after school schedule. We come two times a week and everyone is very friendly and patient with my sons learning for his age.

★★★★★ — By, Jan 2026

This is a phenomenal Moo Duk Kwan school! The instructors are extremely knowledgable and skilled. They not only teach Soo Bahk Do well the instructors will invest in your success as person. They care and support the students growth in every aspect. I am lucky and fortunate to have learned from them!

★★★★★ — Tanner, Mar 2026

When you think of karate, you usually think of physical activity and learning self-defense skills. Moo Duk Kwan is certainly that, but for us it has been much more. My son has been going there since he was five years old, and I have seen how much it has helped shape him.

★★★★★ — Dev, May 2026

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Your first Karate class at Moo Duk Kwan HQ

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 Moo Duk Kwan HQ

20 Millburn Ave 1st Floor, Springfield, NJ07081

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