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Yi's Karate of Vineland
4.8 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Vineland, New Jersey
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
- 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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule vinelandmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (856) 457-8802
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son wanted to train in a martial art in order to prepare himself both physically and mentally for the rigorous expectations of a military academy or ROTC program.”
“I train at Yi's of Egg Harbor Township but sometimes I sign up for a few private lessons at Yi's Vineland to brush up on my skills.”
“If you are looking for fitness, self defense, life skills , instructors who care about the success of their students.”
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“If you are looking for fitness, self defense, life skills , instructors who care about the success of their students.”
What students say
“Vineland I saw big difference in few months after joint Now he so confident, obedient, well focused and so much changed I noticed Excellent Instructor and Staff”
“The instructors were friendly, helpful, & explained their expectations for our children right away.”
“Just to sit in the dojo and watch the exercises, to do their forms, and sparing is amazing to watch.”
“My son is 5 years old and he was shy, his confidence was poor and little unfocused but after he joind YI Karate.”
“I got into training in order to build up my confidence as well as develop the necessary skills to keep myself safe, especially with my line of work within the community.”
From the reviews
Yi's Karate of Vineland is top notch. The students get a robust training regimen that will prompt positive mental, social, and physical growth. I wouldn't trade my son's time here for anything. Update 4/30/22 Still a great place for all to better themselves. I love Yi's Karate of Vineland.
My son is 5 years old and he was shy, his confidence was poor and little unfocused but after he joind YI Karate. Vineland I saw big difference in few months after joint Now he so confident, obedient, well focused and so much changed I noticed Excellent Instructor and Staff
Akeem & Syerra are students at Yi's karate . They are really into Tang Soo Do. The dojo is very nice.
My son wanted to train in a martial art in order to prepare himself both physically and mentally for the rigorous expectations of a military academy or ROTC program. Yi's Karate of Vineland became the perfect place for him to begin preparing for that journey.
New to Karate? Start at Yi's Karate of Vineland
Yi's Karate of Vineland 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.
Your first Karate class at Yi's Karate of Vineland
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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