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️Personal Power Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 140 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Dresher, Pennsylvania
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 — 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 personalpowermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-367-5050
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“” My son has (or rather had) a lot of anxiety with trying new things and being separated from me and my husband (for school or play dates things like that).”
“10/10 recommend joining as an adult, especially if your tween/teen takes classes here too.”
“PPMA is more than just self defense classes, Master Zohar and his black belt instructors teach how to manage anger and fear and how to deescalate situations with bullies.”
“Students of all ages are in the beginner's class, and it is very well organized.”
Other martial arts here
“The instructors are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, making learning taekwondo a fun and rewarding experience.”
“PPMA is more than just self defense classes, Master Zohar and his black belt instructors teach how to manage anger and fear and how to deescalate situations with bullies.”
What students say
“PPMA is more than just self defense classes, Master Zohar and his black belt instructors teach how to manage anger and fear and how to deescalate situations with bullies.”
“We ended up signing her up for the free trial, and we didn’t even make it out of the first class before she was officially signed up to take classes.”
“I'm very thankful this was recommended to us by a friend and would recommend it to any family seeking a personally strengthening program from the inside out.”
“Methods and techniques like the fear extinguisher, cool down, and polite greeting teach kids how to navigate through the world as they get older.”
“Yes, it is expensive and honestly I thought it could not be worth it.”
“He works hard to build each child's confidence and helps each child grow and thrive as they learn martial arts and develop their confidence and executive functioning skills.”
From the reviews
Strength Training, Body Building, Power Lifting, have all been part of my entire life. THIS IS A GAMECHANGER. For years I have channeled all of my energy into working out my demons through steel only to find the energy mounting with no where to go.
After my 7yo’s first class with Master Zohar he told me “Mom! I feel so confident!” My son has (or rather had) a lot of anxiety with trying new things and being separated from me and my husband (for school or play dates things like that).
Even though we’ve only been attending for just over a month, we’ve already noticed a positive change in our three kids (ages 5, 5, and 4) – both in their behavior at home and their overall confidence. They absolutely love going, and Master Zohar is amazing with them!
I It is impossible to say enough good things about Personal Power and our recent experience there. My daughter and I started a few weeks ago (I earned a black belt 20 years ago when I was growing up) and Master Zohar and his team are incredible.
New to Karate? Start at ️Personal Power Martial Arts
️Personal Power 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 ️Personal Power 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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