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Newark Kenpo Karate

5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Newark, Delaware

Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate

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  • Phone (302) 836-1557

Hours

Monday 4–9 PM
Tuesday 1–9 PM
Wednesday 4–9 PM
Thursday 1–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Newark Kenpo Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 5 Google reviews — in their own words.

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“Kathy Owen is a passionate teacher, black belt, and the owner of Newark Kenpo Karate.”

From the reviews

I've taken several martial arts, but this school/style is what I based my foundation on. It is the most diverse martial art I have come across, and the instructors are highly qualified and very personable.

★★★★★ — Clinton, Jul 2018

Kathy Owen is a passionate teacher, black belt, and the owner of Newark Kenpo Karate. Her mom, Doris handles the books and front desk. They are both lovely people. My son took karare lessons here for several years a long time ago and we've always kept in touch.

★★★★★ — Sporadic, Feb 2020

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Your first Karate class at Newark Kenpo 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.

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 Newark Kenpo Karate

120 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE19702

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