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Tearney's Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Camillus, New York

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tearneysma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 315-484-3264

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 3–6 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 Tearney's Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 26 mentions

“My child started attending classes at Tearneys @ Township 5 in Camillus 6 months ago and it was the best decision we've made so far!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The environment is beginner-friendly, professional, and focused on helping students reach their full potential.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They put a focus on kindness, respect to others, hard work/dedication, self defense, self confidence.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Tearney's Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They put a focus on kindness, respect to others, hard work/dedication, self defense, self confidence.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Tearney’s Martial Arts is doing an incredible job building a positive and welcoming community through martial arts.”

friendly, respectful dojo 15 mentions

“If you go and watch classes or start attending them, you get the feeling that all of the instructors are not only good at teaching karate, they are good people too.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“The instructors are great, my daughter loves Karate and this has been nothing but a postive experience.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 14 mentions

“I believe every child should get involved in karate because it is an outlet and a positive environment for kids to let some energy out in a controlled space while learning respect.”

From the reviews

I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Alexis Tearney and her team, and their commitment to excellence is unmatched. Tearney’s Martial Arts is doing an incredible job building a positive and welcoming community through martial arts.

★★★★★ — Elevated, Aug 2025

We all study martial arts together as a family. Every instructor is super friendly and works with all levels of abilities. My son and daughter have grown so much in both physically and mentally.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Oct 2023

Tearneys has been amazing for my daughter who started classes in 2021. The instructors are top notch.

★★★★★ — Maggie, Nov 2023

I truly wish I could give more than 5 stars. I signed both of my kids up for classes (6 and 13 years old)this year. I really wasn't sure what to expect, and all I can say now is WOW!!!!! Every singe person working here is absolutely wonderful.

★★★★★ — Kelsey, Aug 2025

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New to Karate? Start at Tearney's Martial Arts

Tearney's Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Tearney's Martial Arts

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 Tearney's Martial Arts

150 Township Blvd #30, Camillus, NY13031

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