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Standale Karate
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Allendale, Michigan
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Website & schedule standalekarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (616) 453-6290
The classes they run
“Both my sons took Karate for several years when they were younger, but when other sports started to outrank karate, they decided to give it up.”
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From the reviews
We love Standale Karate along with Master Rick and Jan! They run an excellent program. Both my sons took Karate for several years when they were younger, but when other sports started to outrank karate, they decided to give it up.
Your first Karate class at Standale 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.
