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Next Level Karate

4.9 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Novi, Michigan

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule nlkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (248) 987-6112

Hours

Monday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Next Level Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 6 mentions

“My daughter got her black belt and as she moving on to next levels, she is getting more dedicated and motivated.”

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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 Next Level 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 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 5 mentions

“We whole family joined PKSA Novi an year back and we really enjoy our classes , celebrations , tournament trainings .”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“If you want your kid with karate skills and discipline, Next Level Karate is your place.”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions

“We whole family joined PKSA Novi an year back and we really enjoy our classes , celebrations , tournament trainings .”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 3 mentions

“Discipline is the first thing that I love about Next Level Karate !”

From the reviews

Discipline is the first thing that I love about Next Level Karate ! If you want your kid with karate skills and discipline, Next Level Karate is your place. My daughter loves karate more than anything else.

★★★★★ — Jampana, Feb 2023

We whole family joined PKSA Novi an year back and we really enjoy our classes , celebrations , tournament trainings . It feels like we all like one family when we are there Me. Kelly and Mrs.

★★★★★ — Hemalatha, Dec 2018

We love PKSA Novi! By far the best experience for us and our son Preston in the martial arts community! Very family oriented! A great mix of fun,discipline and training! We love the instructors here! They have done an excellent job in making Preston the very best martial artist that he can be!

★★★★★ — Jeremy, Oct 2019

Our 8yo son has been in it a few months, but he loves it and wants to keep coming back. Master Kelly and the co-teachers are very encouraging and supportive to all the students and the organization is not only well organized in terms of their basic belt classes but it offers a lot of extra opportunities like…

★★★★★ — Sara, Mar 2026

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New to Karate? Start at Next Level Karate

Next Level Karate 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Next Level 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 Next Level Karate

40500 Grand River Ave Ste AB, Novi, MI48375

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