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Nishime Martial Arts of Florence
4.8 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Florence, Kentucky
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
- 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 florencemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (859) 331-5425
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:15 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:15 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The best part is watching how good the instructors are with the kids… they teach them valuable lessons during each class.”
“I highly recommend this establishment whether at a beginner level or more advanced.”
“The instructors are knowledgeable and work with kids,teens,and adults of all abilities and belt levels.”
“The program not only teaches self defense but discipline, confidence, courage, team work, Japanese and temper management.”
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“Dropped-in for a BJJ session while in the area and had a great time.”
“The program not only teaches self defense but discipline, confidence, courage, team work, Japanese and temper management.”
What students say
“Great instructors , who have a great rapport with my 5year old.”
“I highly recommend this establishment whether at a beginner level or more advanced.”
“Our family has been part of Nishime Martial Arts for almost 1 year and I can honestly say it’s one of the best decisions we’ve made.”
“This is an amazing place for younger children to learn respect, patience, social skills, techniques and structure.”
“The experts at Nishime have been wonderful for our son. He has gained foundational self confidence, discipline, and focus thanks to their program.”
“I have seen a substantial increase in my daughters confidence in herself and her ability to stick up for herself and her friends.”
From the reviews
Great instructors , who have a great rapport with my 5year old. He can be a handful at times but I love how they don’t mind putting him in his place when need be . He loves coming to the Dojo and barely misses a day. He knows he needs to work hard to gain a belt test …. and I love that belts are not just given.
I'm very happy with this DoJo and I would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a great place to go, for karate. The instructors are knowledgeable and work with kids,teens,and adults of all abilities and belt levels. This karate school is also a black belt school for those who want to become a black belt.
The Nishime familty runs the best dojos in cincinnati hands down. The founder is among the most experienced and patient "old school" martial artists (from okinawa) in the nation, and his sons are amazing in both their skills and their capabilities to share their knowledge with adults as well as our kids.
This is a great karate school. The instructors don't just teach the kids they really care about them. They always go that extra mile to make sure each child reaches their potential. They teach respect and confidence along with karate. Wonderful instructors, wonderful school!!!!!
New to Karate? Start at Nishime Martial Arts of Florence
Nishime Martial Arts of Florence comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Nishime Martial Arts of Florence
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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