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Ridgewood Karate Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Wyckoff, New Jersey
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–13) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rka-karate.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 201-447-2272
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son Niam has been training in Ridgewood Karate Academy for almost seven months, in that time he has grown in confidence and gained a wealth of experience and knowledge.”
“Plus I learn top notch self defense lessons from highly qualified and friendly staff.”
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“Plus I learn top notch self defense lessons from highly qualified and friendly staff.”
What students say
“Sensei Roosevelt is an amazing teacher - patient, knowledgeable, and the perfect balance of discipline and fun.”
“Plus I learn top notch self defense lessons from highly qualified and friendly staff.”
“They really mean business: each move is carefully taught and corrected and students came home with uniforms soaked through with sweat!”
“The instructors are great with kids and take time to provide personalized guidance.”
“They also regularly have in-house tournaments and other training regimen to help prepare the youth for bigger county-wide tournaments.”
“My son Niam has been training in Ridgewood Karate Academy for almost seven months, in that time he has grown in confidence and gained a wealth of experience and knowledge.”
From the reviews
Our teenagers wanted to learn self defense. RKA was recommended to us by a current member. We visited a few potential martial arts schools. What a difference! Some places run a martial arts center as a play ground, a daycare center or a meditation center.
My son Niam has been training in Ridgewood Karate Academy for almost seven months, in that time he has grown in confidence and gained a wealth of experience and knowledge. He loves going to class each week and never likes to miss a class.
RKA is an excellent place to join! I get a great workout. Plus I learn top notch self defense lessons from highly qualified and friendly staff. I highly recommend RKA over other martial arts schools in the area.
My now 11 yo son has been attending RKA for years and I truly can’t say enough amazing things about this place! From the instructors to the class structure and just everything in between - he has flourished here .
Your first Karate class at Ridgewood Karate Academy
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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