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Roaring Lion Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Moon Township, Pennsylvania

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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 (ages 3–55) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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 roaringlionma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (412) 788-0711

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 4:30–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–12 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 Roaring Lion Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 16 mentions

“My kids used to take classes at Roaring Lion, and although we’re currently on a break, we absolutely loved our experience there.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

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🐉 Little Dragons

“Pre-school classes are a great option offered to very young students.”

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💪 Women's Karate

“I have also taken the Women's Self Defense class and loved learning some simple yet effect moves that could give me the chance to get away from a bad situation.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I have also taken the Women's Self Defense class and loved learning some simple yet effect moves that could give me the chance to get away from a bad situation.”

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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 Roaring Lion Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“I have also taken the Women's Self Defense class and loved learning some simple yet effect moves that could give me the chance to get away from a bad situation.”

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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 30 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 4 mentions

“Excellent martial arts instruction from an outstanding master instructor. Great for kids, adults, and families.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“From Pre-school to us (not so youngins), they have something for everyone and everyone feels like they are family from the first class.”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“From Pre-school to us (not so youngins), they have something for everyone and everyone feels like they are family from the first class.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“My son has taken classes and loved his instructor who was so patient and encouraging with the class.”

active competition / tournament team 3 mentions

“We frequently see students and staff from roaring lion at local tournaments.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I have also taken the Women's Self Defense class and loved learning some simple yet effect moves that could give me the chance to get away from a bad situation.”

From the reviews

Our son has 11 years invested in the school. Could not have better instruction. The discipline and respect goes so far in life. So proud to be involved with the school. If you want the best, this is the place to be

★★★★★ — Dan, Jan 2019

I have trained at Robinson Tang Soo Do Karate College for 12 years, but have been in the martial arts for a total of 30 years. Those 12 years rank the best for several reasons.

★★★★★ — Thomas, Feb 2019

Let me state we are not members of Roaring Lion. We do belong to an another karate school outside the area. We frequently see students and staff from roaring lion at local tournaments. I just wanted to acknowledge how respectful, talented, and disciplined their students are.

★★★★★ — Kevin, Mar 2025

Excellent martial arts instruction from pre-schoolers to adults. Having trained with Master Cipriani for over 14 years, I've seen her ability to bring out a student's own self confidence, allowing them to engage with others, as well defend themselves, using the true form of Tang Soo Do martial art.

★★★★★ — Greg, Sep 2025

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New to Karate? Start at Roaring Lion Martial Arts

Roaring Lion 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.

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Your first Karate class at Roaring Lion 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.

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 Roaring Lion Martial Arts

136 Old Beaver Grade Rd, Moon Township, PA15108

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