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Terry Middleton's Martial Arts School - Karate, Boxing & Kickboxing
4.8 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Karate dojo in New Albany, Indiana
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule terrymiddletons.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (812) 945-6965
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I met Terry at young age early mid 80s long ago but this man hooked me in I was the karate kid of my county danial not Johnny.”
“I've only been to two classes so far, but this is the first time I've looked forward to exercising in a long time!”
Other martial arts here
“Carla, who leads the women's kickboxing class, is outstanding.”
What students say
“Highly recommend for anyone looking to find a good friendly, low stress environment.”
“My son absolutely loves his boxing classes”
“Wonderful place with an amazing community, When you come to terry middletons you're instantly surrounded by people with big hearts and this sense of mutual respect.”
From the reviews
Terry Middleton runs a tip top program for those aspiring to martial arts. His gym sports martial arts training, boxing, and kickboxing. Fully recommend.
Terry works well with everyone. He has trained beginners and amateur fighters. Highly recommend.
This is without a doubt the very best. In four months not only I have learned to box but gained confidence, built muscle and lost a lot of fat. You owe it to yourself to at least check it out.
Best schoolaround.. like family, terry will work with you him self. he is a very special teacher. won't find a better school. exercise, agility, self defense. Very friendly. Your kid or you need a place to work out that's not boring. Terry's the place to be
New to Karate? Start at Terry Middleton's Martial Arts School - Karate, Boxing & Kickboxing
Terry Middleton's Martial Arts School - Karate, Boxing & Kickboxing comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Terry Middleton's Martial Arts School - Karate, Boxing & 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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