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My Karate Place
5 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Wayne, Pennsylvania
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 (ages 7–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mykarateplace.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 610-283-0515
Hours
| Monday | 4:10–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4–7 pm |
| Friday | 4 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son had tried a few other karate places and had trouble separating from me, where they were also loud and tight quarters.”
“My daughter is moving, learning, working on self-defense skills and awareness, and having fun.”
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“My daughter is moving, learning, working on self-defense skills and awareness, and having fun.”
What students say
“I would recommend My Karate Place and the excellent instructor Mr D to anyone looking for a new activity in Wayne.”
“He has gained intense confidence, many physical and social skills, and is treated respectfully.”
“I’d recommend mykarateplace to anyone that’s looking for an effective way to your kid focused and confident 10/10”
“Blue Line Academy is not just a karate academy, it's an academy that teaches self-discipline, safety, compassion and life skills - all within a fantastic community!”
From the reviews
They are committed to the success of each student. They take an interest in knowing the child. They listen to the students and their parents and create classes around the needs of the students. Their classes are built to have children master their skills in martial arts while weaving in life skills.
We love Blue Line!!! My son had tried a few other karate places and had trouble separating from me, where they were also loud and tight quarters. At Blue Line Academy, the one to one intro with Mr. D gave my son the confidence to enter the class and participate from day 1. Mr.
Our sons have been training with Mr. D for over five years and love it. The self-discipline, focus and strength has helped them in school and in the many other sports they have joined. Their coaches always comment on how quickly they master new skills and I credit Mr.
My son has been studying Karate with Mr. D for over 4 years and he's loved every minute of it! Blue Line Academy is not just a karate academy, it's an academy that teaches self-discipline, safety, compassion and life skills - all within a fantastic community! Mr D. has a true gift in teaching.
New to Karate? Start at My Karate Place
My Karate Place 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 My Karate Place
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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