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Uly Karate & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 166 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lynbrook, New York

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule ulykarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 6:30–8 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 5:30–6:30 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 Uly Karate & Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 31 mentions

“My son takes karate and Sensi Uly is the best in the business, my son has more confidence and is truly thriving in all aspects of his life due in part to Sensi Uly.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“His expertise and self defense class will amaze u !”

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🥋 Adult Karate

“Highly recommend for adults and children you cannot go wrong with making this investment!”

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🌱 Beginners

“Uly reaches every child at their own level, whether they’re brand new to karate or already advancing through belts, making each student feel successful and supported.”

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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 Uly Karate & Fitness — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“His expertise and self defense class will amaze u !”

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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 166 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Uly is a great teacher who not only helps students improve their skills but also empowers them to feel confident in themselves.”

friendly, respectful dojo 7 mentions

“My 2 boys (ages 6 and 8) joined the Uly Karate Family in 2025 after coming highly recommended by a neighbor, whose child is also enrolled.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“My son takes karate and Sensi Uly is the best in the business, my son has more confidence and is truly thriving in all aspects of his life due in part to Sensi Uly.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 33 mentions

“My son takes karate and Sensi Uly is the best in the business, my son has more confidence and is truly thriving in all aspects of his life due in part to Sensi Uly.”

From the reviews

My son loves Uly Karate School! Uly is fantastic with the kids—he strikes the perfect balance between discipline and fun. You can tell he genuinely cares about each student’s growth and confidence.

★★★★★ — Niyah, Jul 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I cannot say enough good things about Uly Karate and Fitness! My 10-year-old daughter has been training here for several months, and the transformation I've seen in her is nothing short of remarkable.

★★★★★ — Reese, Jul 2025

Sensé Uly is really great with everyone he teaches.He really strives for excellence, consistency in discipline and builds confidence. My son is 9 yrs and has been trained by him from since he was 4yrs.

★★★★★ — Tiffany, Nov 2021

As a mom of 3, I recommend Uly karate& Fitness. I have know sensei for years now. And I can tell you that he will treat your kids just like its his. He doesn’t only teach them karate but also respect, manners. His such a loving person as well. He will always push your kid to do better and better.

★★★★★ — Brenda, May 2022

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New to Karate? Start at Uly Karate & Fitness

Uly Karate & Fitness 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 Uly Karate & 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. 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 Uly Karate & Fitness

269 Merrick Rd, Lynbrook, NY11563

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