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WTKO Hamptons
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Bridgehampton, New York
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wtkousa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (631) 566-4363
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“A wonderful, welcoming, and knowledgeable group that is prepared to teach all levels with skill and grace.”
“We practice Kata (form), Kumite (sparring), Kihon (fundamental techniques), and self-defense.”
“We practice Kata (form), Kumite (sparring), Kihon (fundamental techniques), and self-defense.”
“The classes are varied and suitable for all ages and levels, and I have learned many principles of strength, balance, and techniques of self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I started training karate about 10 years ago, the same day I began training in BJJ.”
“The classes are varied and suitable for all ages and levels, and I have learned many principles of strength, balance, and techniques of self defense.”
What students say
“Excellent instruction and a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.”
“A wonderful, welcoming, and knowledgeable group that is prepared to teach all levels with skill and grace.”
“A wonderful, welcoming, and knowledgeable group that is prepared to teach all levels with skill and grace.”
“The classes are varied and suitable for all ages and levels, and I have learned many principles of strength, balance, and techniques of self defense.”
“Senseis JT and Joe conduct a rigorous, fun, and respectful practice that is suitable for all ages.”
From the reviews
Excellent! I started studying with WTKO Hamptons about 3 years ago. I had no prior experience with martial arts, but I felt immediately included and welcomed. The 2 karate instructors are exceptional and extremely knowledgeable.
I started training karate about 10 years ago, the same day I began training in BJJ. The two practices are separate, but I also find great connectors between them. What I particularly enjoy about karate is that it's a combination of mental and physical practice. There's tradition and history, too.
A wonderful, welcoming, and knowledgeable group that is prepared to teach all levels with skill and grace. This dojo is a unique one where the passion for karate runs deep. Any person would be lucky to get to learn from the Senseis, but also from all of the other members!
World Class Instruction. The school is well respected in the international martial arts community. Students of all levels are welcomed and respected. Highest reputation in the community.
New to Karate? Start at WTKO Hamptons
WTKO Hamptons 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 WTKO Hamptons
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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