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NY Martial Arts Academy Queens
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Douglaston, New York
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nymaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (718) 281-1717
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been training at New York Martial Arts Academy for a few months and absolutely loves it!”
“He enjoys sparring and the wrestling and is always saying “daddy hurry up we’re gonna be late”.”
“With a background in military and law enforcement, I found the training not only teaches self-defense but also the physics, kinesiology, and history behind the art of JKD.”
“My son has been training here for 8 years and has moved from Young Dragon to the Adult class.”
“When I was looking for a martial arts to try, for the first time ever, I was very nervous especially starting at the age of 30 and not having had any prior experience.”
Other martial arts here
“My son used to do Tkd for a few years and after that joined JKD.”
“With a background in military and law enforcement, I found the training not only teaches self-defense but also the physics, kinesiology, and history behind the art of JKD.”
What students say
“Ive trained in numerous arts and tried all kinds of different styles in till I found NYMAA , the best instruction in Bruce Lees JKD.”
“When I was looking for a martial arts to try, for the first time ever, I was very nervous especially starting at the age of 30 and not having had any prior experience.”
“The instructors and students at New York Martial Arts Academy have created such a welcoming and fun environment for anyone to learn martial arts in.”
“I was just amazed by all the techniques & moves and also the theories of why you deliver the move with your arms/legs/body at a certain angle/direction & which bone(s) to use…etc.”
“Even after a year my son has gained a lot of focus and confidence while also learning great martial arts and genuine/authentic Jeet Kune Do skills, tools and techniques.”
“In here, the instructors, staff, and even students form a team based on mutual respect, creating a great atmosphere.”
From the reviews
I have been training with New York Martial Arts for many years now. It is a great place to learn and the people are so nice. My sons have been taking karate since they were small and we all couldn't be more happier. It is a place where you feel so energetic and just want to keep going. Love it!
When I was looking for a martial arts to try, for the first time ever, I was very nervous especially starting at the age of 30 and not having had any prior experience.
I've been training here for almost 3 years now and it has allowed me to meet great people and form strong bonds with the people I train with. It's a great environment to learn martial arts because not only are you surrounded by good people, you also have a lot of fun training as the instructors tend to crack jokes…
This is a great place to train! I started my son a year and a half ago and the staff and instructors are more than welcoming. They not only provide quality instructions but they also emphasize values and discipline both in and out of the school.
New to Karate? Start at NY Martial Arts Academy Queens
NY Martial Arts Academy Queens 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 NY Martial Arts Academy Queens
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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