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Traditional Karate of Newark

4.9 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Newark, New Jersey

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Phone (862) 262-5380

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4–10:30 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4–10:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11 AM
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 Traditional Karate of Newark, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 7 mentions

“My old kid have practiced karate in this dojo for more than 4 years and counting, when he started I was pregnant and my young one is already taking karate too.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 5 mentions

“Excellent instruction , great stuff!”

friendly, respectful dojo 5 mentions

“If you want to learn from a many times international Karate Champion and Karate Scholar in a friendly and motivated environment , then this is your dojo.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“The coach/teacher pays attention to detail in your form, looking forward to future courses”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son loves going to his karate classes.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“My girls love the classes and have grown so much not just in their martial arts skills, but in their confidence and discipline as well.”

From the reviews

World Class Karate Dojo teaching Genuine Traditional Japanese Karate to adults and children. If you want to learn from a many times international Karate Champion and Karate Scholar in a friendly and motivated environment , then this is your dojo.

★★★★★ — Henry, Dec 2024

Jonas is definitely the BEST Shotokan Karate Sensei in NJ. We live far away but it’s truly so worth driving 30 minutes to learn karate here. Jonas is patient, knowledgeable, and extremely friendly. This kind of Karate Sensei truly deserves our support!!

★★★★★ — Mike, May 2025

Great class! Went to the adult courses and they were fun, intense but also very informative too! The coach/teacher pays attention to detail in your form, looking forward to future courses

★★★★★ — Luis, May 2025

Súper recomendado, la instructora de niños de 4 años es muy linda, tiene mucha paciencia en enseñar e indicar las instrucciones, súper recomendado

★★★★★ — Estela, Sep 2025

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Your first Karate class at Traditional Karate of Newark

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 Traditional Karate of Newark

86 Monroe St 2nd fl, Newark, NJ07105

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