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Side Kicks Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 134 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Rome, New York
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 skkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (315) 339-3928
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They have helped my son become more confident, grow socially and make new friends, and teaching him new skills such as discipline, self defense, responsibility, and respect.”
“They have helped my son become more confident, grow socially and make new friends, and teaching him new skills such as discipline, self defense, responsibility, and respect.”
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“They have helped my son become more confident, grow socially and make new friends, and teaching him new skills such as discipline, self defense, responsibility, and respect.”
What students say
“Her son is a fantastic instructor and very patient with the kids.”
“They include not just the child but the whole family and help incorporate good character not just on the mat but at home and in every day life as well!”
“They have helped my son become more confident, grow socially and make new friends, and teaching him new skills such as discipline, self defense, responsibility, and respect.”
“Not only do they make it very affordable for the whole family to take classes, but the kids love it.”
“They have helped my son become more confident, grow socially and make new friends, and teaching him new skills such as discipline, self defense, responsibility, and respect.”
From the reviews
I didn’t know what to do to help my daughter deal with bullying in school. I had heard karate helped build self esteem as well as self defense. Side Kicks has done this and so very much more! My daughter did not want to try karate for fear of failing at it. I made her try it, and by the third class She loves it!!
My son has been a part of this studio for many, many years and is about to achieve his black belt. Brian and Nicole not only teach karate and self defense but foster respect, confidence, responsibility, discipline and focus.
Side Kicks Karate is the only place my kids will go for karate. My son has been to one before and this one blows them out of the water. They are very good with my kids. The owners and staff take the time to get to know you and your child/ren personally.
We started going to classes with my 3 sons almost a year ago now. Not only do they make it very affordable for the whole family to take classes, but the kids love it. My youngest has struggled with some developmental delays that made me nervous with how he was going to do in the classes.
Your first Karate class at Side Kicks Karate
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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