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Schenectady Karate & Kobudo
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Schenectady, New York
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
The classes they run
“When we casually looked into a martial arts class for our son, we didn’t realize just how much he would benefit from being a student at Schenectady Karate and Kobudo.”
What students say
“The class schedules are convenient AND the dues are affordable.”
“Having my oldest son here for going on 4 years has done wonders for his growth and self esteem.”
From the reviews
Our 9 year old daughter loves it here. We were looking for the right instructor that has the old school teaching as Japan. We were going to get her one closer to home in Troy but when we met Sensei Steve (which he got his Black Belt in Japan) and how he he teaches the kids, we decided it was worth the 45 minute drive…
When we casually looked into a martial arts class for our son, we didn’t realize just how much he would benefit from being a student at Schenectady Karate and Kobudo. It has been wonderful!
Having my oldest son here for going on 4 years has done wonders for his growth and self esteem. My young son has been there for about a year now. Sensei is a down to earth and caring instructor with tremendous achievements and skills in which he gladly passes on to his students.
Your first Karate class at Schenectady Karate & Kobudo
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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