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Rising Sun Karate Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Toms River, New Jersey

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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 rska.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (732) 244-9494

Hours

Monday 10 AM–1 PM, 2–8:30 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–1 PM, 2–8:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–1 PM, 2–8:30 PM
Thursday 10 AM–1 PM, 3–8:30 PM
Friday 3–5 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–1 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Rising Sun Karate Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 16 mentions

“We have our son in the little Rangers program and all the instructors especially ms wynn are so attentive and patient, can tell they truely care about kids and martial arts.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“This dojo is exceptional at teaching its students self-discipline, self-confidence and the skills neccessary for self-defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Rising Sun Karate Academy — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“This dojo is exceptional at teaching its students self-discipline, self-confidence and the skills neccessary for self-defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 28 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Sensei Koerner & Sensei Bush were great with all the children.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“It's been so good for our son, and most importantly he loves going!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 10 mentions

“This dojo is exceptional at teaching its students self-discipline, self-confidence and the skills neccessary for self-defense.”

From the reviews

We had our son’s 5th birthday party here. If you’re looking for something unique this is a great place to have a child’s birthday party. They were professional and took care of the set up and clean up. Sensei Koerner & Sensei Bush were great with all the children.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Jan 2023

My son has been attending Rising Sun Academy for almost three years and he has grown so much thanks to their guidance. I have watched his coordination, balance, and speed increase. Even better, he has grown confidence in himself.

★★★★★ — Kimberly, Feb 2022

We enrolled our son into RSKA 3 years ago, and it was the best decision we ever made! The instructors there are amazing and have shown him compassion, patience, determination, and the importance and value of hard work.

★★★★★ — Vicki, Feb 2022

My son started here almost a year ago when he had just turned 4, and he still loves coming to classes every week. Through that time, I have seen his confidence, focus, and endurance grow. Sensei Kerner and Ms. Nguyen are absolutely fantastic with the kids!

★★★★★ — Annamaria, Jun 2024

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Your first Karate class at Rising Sun 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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Rising Sun Karate Academy

1256 Indian Head Rd #30, Toms River, NJ08755

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