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River City Kenpo and MMA
5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Richmond, Virginia
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
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- Website & schedule dodkenpokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Albert is a great instructor, great with children and offers exciting self defense classes.”
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“Albert is a great instructor, great with children and offers exciting self defense classes.”
What students say
“Albert Balestrieri holds the rank of 3rd degree Black belt and studies under the tutelege of the AKF (American Kenpo Federation) Founder Sifu Brian Duffy of Austin Texas.”
From the reviews
Albert Balestrieri holds the rank of 3rd degree Black belt and studies under the tutelege of the AKF (American Kenpo Federation) Founder Sifu Brian Duffy of Austin Texas. Sifu Duffy has been teaching since 1973 and is a direct student of American Kenpo founder Edmund Parker.
Your first Karate class at River City Kenpo and MMA
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. 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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