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Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center Sachem Farmingville ‍ ‍ ‍

5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Farmingville, New York

Karate dojo Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sachemkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 631-698-2467

Hours

Monday 9 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 pm
Sunday 9 am–2 pm

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 Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center Sachem Farmingville ‍ ‍ ‍, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 11 mentions

“I highly recommend this school, not only for its excellent martial arts program for both kids and adults, but for the many other programs that are offered here.”

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💪 Women's Karate

“I've tried some of their other classes like Japanese folk dancing, womens self defense, tai chi and taiko drumming.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“MY OLDER DAUGHTER STARTED THERE THREE YEARS AGO TO HELP HER SOME BEHAVOIR ISSUES, SINCE THEN SHE HAS LEARNED NOT ONLY SELF DEFENSE BUT RESPECT, SELF WORTH, PATIENCE AND HONOR.”

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🌱 Beginners

“Several years ago we attended the Japanese Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival held at Stony Brook and the first time I saw Taiko Drumming - I was awestruck!”

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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 Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center Sachem Farmingville ‍ ‍ ‍ — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“I started going to Ryu Shu Kan in 2005 when I was looking for a cardio kickboxing workout.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“MY OLDER DAUGHTER STARTED THERE THREE YEARS AGO TO HELP HER SOME BEHAVOIR ISSUES, SINCE THEN SHE HAS LEARNED NOT ONLY SELF DEFENSE BUT RESPECT, SELF WORTH, PATIENCE AND HONOR.”

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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 21 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Gerry and Hiroko are great teachers and the atmosphere itself is like walking into an ancient Japanese dojo.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 4 mentions

“Kyoshi Senese's knowledge and skill truly shows in his technique, execution, and understanding of an ancient one of a kind true martial art.”

great workout & fitness 2 mentions

“I started going to Ryu Shu Kan in 2005 when I was looking for a cardio kickboxing workout.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“THEY HAVE GREAT TEACHERS , THEY ARE VERY PATIENT, GREAT WITH KIDS AND YOUNG ADULTS.”

traditional style & affiliation 5 mentions

“Kyoshi Senese and his wife Hiroko bring a great piece of Okinawan and Japanese culture to Long Island.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 11 mentions

“MY OLDER DAUGHTER STARTED THERE THREE YEARS AGO TO HELP HER SOME BEHAVOIR ISSUES, SINCE THEN SHE HAS LEARNED NOT ONLY SELF DEFENSE BUT RESPECT, SELF WORTH, PATIENCE AND HONOR.”

From the reviews

I originally came to Ryu Shu Kan because it was the only place on Long Island where you can experience Kendo (Samurai Swordsmanship). After many months of following Kendo there, I realized that there was something more which kept me coming back.

★★★★★ — John, Sep 2012

I am very interested in Japan, but there aren't too many places on Long Island to experience Japanese culture. Thankfully, there's Ryu Shu Kan! They offer everything from karate to kendo, tai chi to taiko, and it's one of the only places on the island to learn these things.

★★★★★ — Allie, Aug 2012

Ryu Shu Kan is a kind of magic doorway to Japan in Farmingville, Long Island. The martial arts, karate and kendo are taught from a solid traditional background. Japanese festival dances and the stunningly powerful art of taiko drumming is taught and performed here.

★★★★★ — Joan, Sep 2012

una escuela de karate muy buena Muy buenos maestros muy pacientes y con mucha experiencia y sabiduría para que los alumnos puedan desarrollar sus habilidades y conocimientos en el karate 🥋 My hija tiene un mes y está muy contenta y entusiasmada y contenta con esta nueva experiencia

★★★★★ — Alma, Aug 2025

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New to Karate? Start at Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center Sachem Farmingville ‍ ‍ ‍

Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center Sachem Farmingville ‍ ‍ ‍ comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center Sachem Farmingville ‍ ‍ ‍

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 Ryu Shu Kan Karate Kendo Judo Martial Arts Center Sachem Farmingville ‍ ‍ ‍

1256 Waverly Ave, Farmingville, NY11738

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