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Triangle's Best Karate
5 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Raleigh, North Carolina
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.
Longtime, local studio for karate, personal training & fitness classes for all ages & skill levels.
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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule trianglesbestkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 844-5555
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7–11 AM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–5 PM |
The classes they run
“My daughter loves the friendships and camaraderie she gained from this dojo and through competition (not to mention earning several national championship titles).”
“Our son had never done karate before, started with TBK at 12 years old.”
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What students say
“This dojo is beautiful and wonderful and Cindy is one of the best instructors I have run across in a very long time and the tournaments and seminars that she hosts are wonderful!”
“The classes are well organized, welcoming, and create a positive environment for kids to learn and grow.”
“Sensor Yu has always been a trusted instructor pushing my kids to be better creating a very family-friendly environment.”
“You will sweat and earn each belt level.”
“My daughter loves the friendships and camaraderie she gained from this dojo and through competition (not to mention earning several national championship titles).”
From the reviews
We love this family-friendly, family-run dojo. It has been a great experience for our son. Warning: while everyone has fun, this is for serious students of karate and is not "child-care". Students don't get new belts and promotions every few months just for showing up, they must earn them.
As a confirmed black belt from a traditional shotokan karate-do dojo, and after traveling across many countries and cities, I was looking for a dojo in Raleigh sharing the same values where I could settle my self.
My son started Karate about three years ago at a different dojo, and we switched to Triangle's Best Karate in June this year. It has been only a few months, but we can see a big improvement in him. We joined their competition team, which is excellent for my son to build his confidence.
If you're looking for traditional Shotokan karate training, this is the BEST place for it. The instructors/owners Sensei Robinson and Sensei Yu have devoted their lives to the study of karate and this devotion is reflected in their knowledge, skill level and passion in teaching all facets of the art.
New to Karate? Start at Triangle's Best Karate
Triangle's Best Karate 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 Triangle's Best 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.
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