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Shidokan Karate Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fair Lawn, New Jersey
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fairlawndojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (201) 794-1679
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter is in her second year of training at Shidokan Karate Dojo and she absolutely loves it.”
“Great for self defense and very good exercise.”
Other martial arts here
“Great for self defense and very good exercise.”
What students say
“I highly recommend it to any family looking for quality karate instruction and a place where children can develop important life skills.”
“Highly recommend, your children will learn self confidence, respect, and responsibility.”
“Its the best place to learn discipline, balance and coordination as well as different punching and kicking techniques.”
From the reviews
I have been training there for over 10 years. With Sensei Paul Snader. I started at 6 years old and have been training ever since. I highly recommend Shidokan karate. Its the best place to learn discipline, balance and coordination as well as different punching and kicking techniques.
Great place for learning karate. Wonderful Sensei, very dedicated and great with kids.
My daughter is in her second year of training at Shidokan Karate Dojo and she absolutely loves it. Since she started training, I have noticed that she has become more organized, confident and disciplined.
The most kind and professional sensai I have met for both my children and myself. Highly recommend, your children will learn self confidence, respect, and responsibility.
Your first Karate class at Shidokan Karate Dojo
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.
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