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United World Martial Arts

4.5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hamburg, New York

Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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.

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule uwma.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (716) 648-8889

Hours

Monday 9–10 AM, 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 9–10 AM, 5–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
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 United World Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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🧒 Kids Karate

“Both of our children are in their program.”

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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 United World Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“Friendly Instructors, great focus on fitness as well as all of the positives that go along with a martial arts program.”

From the reviews

Both of our children are in their program. I would recommend anyone interested in Martial Arts to give them a try. Friendly Instructors, great focus on fitness as well as all of the positives that go along with a martial arts program.

★★★★★ — Dan, Oct 2018

Awesome! This is the BEST karate school in WNY! Classes for all ages, professional and talented instructors, old school Okinowan karate, highly recommend. They even offer free trial classes

★★★★★ — Charles, Dec 2025

THIS IS THE ABSOULUTE BEST KARATE SCHOOL IN New York THE STAFF IS NICE AND FUNNY AND THEY TOUGHT ME SO WELL I GOT MY GREEN BELT IN ABOUT NINE MONTHS I STARTED IN OCTOBER YELLOW BELT TO ORANGE BELT TOOK ME 5 WEEKS

★★★★★ — Isaac, Jul 2025

They let you try before you commit to anything. I am very impressed and everyone is there willing to help you progress.

★★★★★ — Ken, Jun 2018

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Your first Karate class at United World Martial Arts

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 United World Martial Arts

17 Buffalo St, Hamburg, NY14075

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