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Newton's Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Bowling Green, Kentucky
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
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nmadojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (530) 828-9206
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–11:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Newton’s Martial Arts is also a great place for children to learn Karate.”
“It is a fantastic environment for the whole family, beginner to advanced.”
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What students say
“Newton’s Martial Arts is an excellent dojo, especially if you desire to learn traditional Okinawan Karate.”
From the reviews
Newton’s Martial Arts is an excellent dojo, especially if you desire to learn traditional Okinawan Karate. My flexibility and strength have increased, and my cardiovascular health has improved, since I began training with Renshi Joe Newton. Newton’s Martial Arts is also a great place for children to learn Karate.
This is the real deal. If you want to learn true Okinawan Karate, this is the only place for miles around. It is a fantastic environment for the whole family, beginner to advanced. Sensei (Renshi) Joe knows his stuff and is a great teacher. Build confidence, have fun, and get in shape!
New to Karate? Start at Newton's Martial Arts
Newton's Martial Arts 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 Newton's Martial Arts
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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