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National Karate Institute

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Moorestown, New Jersey

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons

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 1–16) — 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
  • Website & schedule moorestownmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (856) 866-8665

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at National Karate Institute, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 9 mentions

“We booked a birthday party here for our 2 kids, 11 & 12.”

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Teens 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“The national karate institute is the first stop for self-defense .”

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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 National Karate Institute — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“The national karate institute is the first stop for self-defense .”

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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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“The staff is incredibly friendly, creating a welcoming environment.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“It's $399 and you have to put $100 down but it's worth it when all you have to do is bring a cake!”

From the reviews

We booked a birthday party here for our 2 kids, 11 & 12. My son has autism and a couple of his guests are also autistic. They accommodated them wonderfully! After the party I spoke with Master and he said he couldn't even tell we had autistic children in the group!

★★★★★ — Kori, Apr 2024

I am extremely pleased with NKI where my son attends. The staff is incredibly friendly, creating a welcoming environment. Grandmaster Kim’s expertise and excellent teaching style have made a significant positive impact on my son's martial arts journey. Highly recommend!

★★★★★ — Chris, Dec 2023

I go to the national karate institute .It is good .Near my friends house. The national karate institute is the first stop for self-defense .They have classes for everyone. Adults can have classes. Teens and pre-teens .Ages 1 and up.

★★★★★ — E, Apr 2015

Master Kim is a wonderful instructor. Highly recommend this establishment for all ages if interested in learning martial arts.

★★★★★ — Lsharkey, Mar 2023

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Your first Karate class at National Karate Institute

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 National Karate Institute

9 W Main St, Moorestown, NJ08057

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