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Woolridge's Karate & Fitness

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Totowa, 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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Hours

Monday 5–10 pm
Tuesday 5–10 pm
Wednesday 5–10 pm
Thursday 5–10 pm
Friday 6–7 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 Woolridge's Karate & Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 10 mentions

“If you want your kids to learn real martial arts,this is the place not only will they learn martial arts they'll also will learn discipline,etiquette and respect.”

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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 Woolridge's Karate & Fitness — 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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“My family loves and respects Grand Master Darren Woolridge so much.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughter goes here and her confidence is so much better.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 6 mentions

“If you want your kids to learn real martial arts,this is the place not only will they learn martial arts they'll also will learn discipline,etiquette and respect.”

From the reviews

My family loves and respects Grand Master Darren Woolridge so much. Sir is passionate about his art and it shows by how inspired my kids are to attend his class.

★★★★★ — Kris, Sep 2017

You will never find a more experienced and compassionate instructor around. He has proven himself to be the bestof the best. Every individual who seeks proper instruction and fitness, must sign NOW. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM.

★★★★★ — Alvin, Apr 2019

Master Darren is so awesome with the kids. My daughter goes here and her confidence is so much better. In the world we live in today all kids should know how to defend themselves.

★★★★★ — Samoy, Feb 2025

If you want your kids to learn real martial arts,this is the place not only will they learn martial arts they'll also will learn discipline,etiquette and respect.

★★★★★ — Al, Aug 2021

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Your first Karate class at Woolridge's 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 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 Woolridge's Karate & Fitness

169 Union Blvd #1c, Totowa, NJ07512

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