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Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Elmont, New York
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
- 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 (ages 4–7) — 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 okinawakenpo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 516-837-0111
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I just enrolled my son into Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai about 3 weeks ago and I have to say I absolutely love everything this karate school stands for.”
“I just enrolled my son into Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai about 3 weeks ago and I have to say I absolutely love everything this karate school stands for.”
“My son has learned usable skills, including coordination and self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“The R&B Kick boxing class is my favorite, an excellent way to start my week.”
“My son has learned usable skills, including coordination and self-defense.”
What students say
“Thank you so much to the amazing teachers for all they do here and for the patience and understanding they have while teaching not only my son but all the kids that attend here.”
“Since enrolling, my son has grown in skill, confidence, and self-discipline.”
“I just enrolled my son into Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai about 3 weeks ago and I have to say I absolutely love everything this karate school stands for.”
“They not only focus on the art and history of karate but they focus on instilling discipline in the students.”
From the reviews
Sensei Clark and his team are beyond AMAZING! They are EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEBLE. If you want to challenge yourself, get fit, and ready to take control of your inner peace- this place is for you! I highly recommend this school!
I just enrolled my son into Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai about 3 weeks ago and I have to say I absolutely love everything this karate school stands for. They not only focus on the art and history of karate but they focus on instilling discipline in the students.
My son has been attending Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai for 4 years now. In the span of 4 years, he has developed excellent skills in Karate. Along with learning Karate, he has gained tremendous amount of personal growth. He has developed discipline, confidence and leadership qualities.
The Dojo has been excellent for my daughters. I was looking for a physical activity for them and settled on this Dojo after looking at a few others. Besides martial arts my girls are being taught discipline and confidence. It makes you proud to see you kids progress and learn how to face challenges.
New to Karate? Start at Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai
Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai 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 Okinawa Karate Kobudo Kai
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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