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Stephen's Karate & Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Boca Raton, Florida
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
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule stephenskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 561-289-7322
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been taking one-on-one classes with Barry for about a year and a half now and I can't say enough good things about my daughter's experience!”
“The atmosphere is supportive and encouraging, making it a great place to train whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.”
“Barry was my brother's Karate Instructor from 1st grade till he graduated High School and we will always consider him the best teacher and mentor as well as wonderful human being”
“My daughter has been taking one-on-one classes with Barry for about a year and a half now and I can't say enough good things about my daughter's experience!”
“We also learn a variety of practical self-defense skills that are applicable to real-life situations, which makes the training feel even more valuable.”
Other martial arts here
“So much so that I have joined my son’s karate class and the adult kickboxing classes!”
“Excellent instructor, Barry has literally been a student of mixed martial arts before it was called mixed martial arts.”
“We also learn a variety of practical self-defense skills that are applicable to real-life situations, which makes the training feel even more valuable.”
What students say
“Barry was my brother's Karate Instructor from 1st grade till he graduated High School and we will always consider him the best teacher and mentor as well as wonderful human being”
“The atmosphere is supportive and encouraging, making it a great place to train whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.”
“The atmosphere is supportive and encouraging, making it a great place to train whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.”
“Students are tested on both their technique and fitness before earning the next belt.”
“He works the adults hard and you're dripping sweat when you're done your class, applauding at the end because you worked hard and made it through.”
“The lessons are well-structured and go beyond just traditional karate techniques.”
From the reviews
Time and Patience wins....No matter what. Several years ago(about 5 or so), after a 20 yr sabbatical I started training in Karate again, with Barry Stephen....I trained hard---went from 200lbs in January to 120lbs in May....Yup---lost 80lbs in 5 months!
I have been studying with Barry for over 25 years. He is an extraordinary teacher for both young children as well as older adults. He emphasizes the commitment to the true spirit of the martial arts: discipline, confidence, respect, and honor.
Barry Stephen is one of the best martial arts instructors I've had the honor of learning from over many decades. He is honest, humble, dedicated and passionate about his craft. He is truly invested in each and every one of his students to help them achieve their goals in martial arts and in life.
My son has been taking karate since he was 4, he’s now almost 8. The transformation has been beyond incredible. I truly believe that the discipline, respect for yourself, then others that Barry benevolently instills has made the difference in all facets of my son’s life.
New to Karate? Start at Stephen's Karate & Kickboxing
Stephen's Karate & Kickboxing comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Stephen's Karate & Kickboxing
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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