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Ripple Effect Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 161 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Johnstown, Colorado
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rippleeffectmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 970-829-1837
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 | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My child has enjoyed his time here, the instructors are amazing with the kids, the curriculum is great, and the leadership component is a great addition.”
Other martial arts here
“The instructors have supported her both in her taekwondo journey but also in her activities outside of Ripple.”
What students say
“Miller for being an amazing instructor and helping my son become a leader on and off the mat.”
“From white belt to second degree black belt and junior instructor, our family could not be happier with our experience.”
“From white belt to second degree black belt and junior instructor, our family could not be happier with our experience.”
“Our son has learned to expand his focus and has become more displinced at school and home since joining!”
“Prior to karate he was didn’t follow instructions consistently, difficulty with focusing on tasks, didn’t sit still, lots of tantrums, defiant and stubborn.”
From the reviews
Our son just received his brown belt. The experience at Ripple Effect has provided him with discipline, focus and respect. They hold him accountable for his actions and push him to grow. It always amazes me that the staff and instructors always knows the kids and parents names. Follow up. Our Black Belt!
We absolutely love Ripple Effect Martial Arts! From day one, the instructors have been incredibly patient, encouraging, and truly invested in each child’s growth. The discipline, respect, and confidence my son has gained here have been amazing to watch. The instructors do such a great job balancing structure with fun.
My kids have loved being here! The instructors are great and energetic. We are seeing an improvement with the kids attitude and self confidence. Update: We have been attending classes for over a year and a half and the kids are still loving classes. They have grown with confidence, strength, flexibility and endurance.
Best choice I could’ve made. My 4yo son has been in karate for 2 months now. Prior to karate he was didn’t follow instructions consistently, difficulty with focusing on tasks, didn’t sit still, lots of tantrums, defiant and stubborn. The first several weeks of karate were the most difficult, but we stuck with it.
New to Karate? Start at Ripple Effect Martial Arts
Ripple Effect Martial Arts 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 Ripple Effect 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.
