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Ultimate Martial Arts and Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 146 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lynbrook, New York

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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  • 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 umafdojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (516) 812-8456

Hours

Monday 9 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–9 PM
Friday 9 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–7 PM
Sunday 9 AM–3 PM

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 Ultimate Martial Arts and Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 27 mentions

“I was doing my research for a perfect class for my 4 years old and found ultimate martial with the best review and I have no regret enrolling my daughter.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Whether you're looking for self-defense or just want to improve your fitness, they have classes for all levels.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“They’ve been training one on one for the past 6 months and the results we’ve seen are incredible!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether you're looking for self-defense or just want to improve your fitness, they have classes for all levels.”

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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 Ultimate Martial Arts and Fitness — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Whether you're looking for self-defense or just want to improve your fitness, they have classes for all levels.”

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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 146 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 4 mentions

“From the staff at the front desk to the Sensei’s everyone is amazing with the kids.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Whether you're looking for self-defense or just want to improve your fitness, they have classes for all levels.”

friendly, respectful dojo 9 mentions

“Everyone from the front desk to the main dojo is very welcoming and nice.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“The attention given to our son is top notch. We absolutely love every Sensei and the life lessons he learns along with these new skills are both enriching and rewarding.”

clean, welcoming dojo 4 mentions

“Ultimate is by far the most accommodating, cleanest, friendliest martial arts studio on Long Island.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 11 mentions

“Thank you so much for making martial arts for my daughter fun while teaching her discipline and skills that will help her in so many ways throughout her life.”

From the reviews

My son who has a disability has been welcomed with open arms along with his friends! They’ve been training one on one for the past 6 months and the results we’ve seen are incredible! Not only physically but their confidence and behavior has been remarkably improved.

★★★★★ — Debbie, Apr 2022

We’ve spent some time looking for a martial arts home since we’ve moved and have found the perfect one. The sensei’s are amazing, perfect blend of discipline and fun.

★★★★★ — Nyeka, Apr 2024

My kids love it. The dojo is very clean, organized and the children love all the Sensei’s. This place is like my second home from all the time we spend here with my kids and myself. The staff is super nice and the children really learn discipline and respect. I wish I could give more than 5 stars.

★★★★★ — Angie, Mar 2022

My kids have been going for more than a year. They have enjoyed their time there. The staff are so respectful and excellent teachers with the children. My kids have become very flexible and mobile. I'm confident they will find that very beneficial when they grow older; whether they choose to continue karate or not.

★★★★★ — Eman, Dec 2022

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New to Karate? Start at Ultimate Martial Arts and Fitness

Ultimate Martial Arts and Fitness 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.

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Your first Karate class at Ultimate Martial Arts and Fitness

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 Ultimate Martial Arts and Fitness

44 Broadway, Lynbrook, NY11563

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