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Sacan Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Karate dojo in West Chester Township, Ohio
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 sacanmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (513) 847-1476
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This is the place for you to train Muay Thai or your kids to train in Kenpo Karate, if you are living in the Midwest.”
“No matter if you’re a beginner or experienced vet Sacan is the best gym in the Cincinnati Tri-State area to work/ add to your stand up game 100% Facts 👍🏼 👊🏼”
“Neal also offers private lessons in Kali (Filipino weapon fighting) which can be an interesting change of pace even if you're just looking for mma-oriented training.”
“For adults, by far the best stand up / kickboxing/ Muay Thai you can find in the Midwest region.”
Other martial arts here
“Top notch muay thai striking technique and brazilian jiu jitsu”
“This is the place for you to train Muay Thai or your kids to train in Kenpo Karate, if you are living in the Midwest.”
“Neal also offers private lessons in Kali (Filipino weapon fighting) which can be an interesting change of pace even if you're just looking for mma-oriented training.”
What students say
“Coach Neal Rowe at Sacan Family Martial Arts Center is simply amazing!”
“Sounds easy, but when you do get it down, even if you perform a technique decently with not a lot of "power", you'd still fold someone in half.”
“A lot of guidance is offered and I've learned a great deal in a short amount of time.”
“I visited, and will return for a full membership when I'm in a little better situation to focus on my studies.”
From the reviews
Great place with great people. Everyone treats each other with respect and all levels of experience are accepted. Head instructor, Neal Rowe, is very knowledgeable in several different arts. The gym is affordable compared compared to most gyms in the region.
Been training Muay Thai for 6 years in Malaysia, other parts of the States and even Thailand itself. And the only man who ever taught the way great evasive counter fighters such as Saenchai, Samart, Somrak and Lerdsila advocated is the one and only Neal Rowe.
Easily one of the best places to train in Muay Thai in the region. Lots of emphasis on technique - not a show up and beat up kind of place. If you stay long enough, you will see Kru will teach you the art of fighting, not just Thai boxing!
Coach Neal Rowe at Sacan Family Martial Arts Center is simply amazing! Under his guidance, my skills have improved tremendously. His expertise, tailored instruction, and supportive approach make every class a joyous and rewarding experience.
New to Karate? Start at Sacan Martial Arts
Sacan Martial Arts 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.
Your first Karate class at Sacan 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.
