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Sensei Steve's Karate Center

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Momence, Illinois

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule senseisteve.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (815) 953-5786

Hours

Monday 9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Thursday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 9 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Sensei Steve's Karate Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 3 mentions

“He is excellent with the kids and his knowledge for the martial arts is limitless.”

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From the reviews

Sensei Steve's is awesome! Highly recommend for a good, fun but structured environment. He is excellent with the kids and his knowledge for the martial arts is limitless. Sensei Steve is a truly genuine human. Top notch all the way!

★★★★★ — Angie, Aug 2020

Both my kids take classes with sensei Steve. I would highly recommend if you are looking for a fun yet dedicated and professional environment.

★★★★★ — Mel, Apr 2019

Amazing martial arts school with a deep love for the art and their students! I've watched many skilled black belts come from this school! The life skills taught here impact not only what happens to students on the mat, but the rest of their lives as well. Highly recommend!!

★★★★★ — Adam, Jun 2026

So far so good he seems to really know his stuff, and he seems to really care about his students and he seems spiritually inclined often quoting scriptures from the Bible

★★★★★ — Josiah, Jul 2021

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Your first Karate class at Sensei Steve's Karate Center

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 Sensei Steve's Karate Center

118 E Washington St, Momence, IL60954

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