Your first karate lesson

Every black belt started here.

Trying something new can bring a few questions. You don’t need karate experience to get started. Your first visit is a chance to meet us, see the dojo, and try the basics with a black-belt instructor, one-on-one.

Come in and get comfortable.

We’ll begin with a tour of the dojo so you can get a feel for the school before stepping into your lesson. It’s a good time to ask questions and tell us a little about what brings you here.

Whether you’re exploring karate for yourself or bringing your child for a first visit, we’re happy to talk about what to expect.

A lesson just for you.

You’ll work one-on-one with a black-belt instructor. We’ll start with the basics and take your experience into account as we introduce you to training at our school.

There’s no need to remember everything on your first day. At your second lesson, we’ll review what you learned before building on it. If a movement or a new word slips your mind, that’s okay. We’ll go over it together.

What comes after your first lesson?

We’ll fit you for a karate uniform, called a gi, at the end of your first lesson. We can then get you scheduled for your next lesson and discuss any questions, concerns, or if you’d like to bring a friend or family member with you to start their training.

As you continue your introductory lessons, we’ll help you find an appropriate beginner class and talk through enrollment and tuition. Bring any questions about class times, attendance, or getting started. You don’t have to figure it all out before you visit.

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Let’s plan your first visit.

Find us at 2 Commerce Drive, Atkinson, NH 03811. Get in touch to tell us which program interests you and arrange your introductory lesson.

Introductory lessons are by appointment. Please confirm your first lesson time directly with us before attending.

Have a question before you come in? Call (603) 893-8949 or email Info@BuzzDurkin.com. We’re happy to help.

Arrange your first lesson

Dojo hours of operation.

Monday: 2:00–8:30 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Wednesday: 2:00–8:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am–1:00 pm

All times are Eastern. Holiday hours may vary.

Introductory lessons are by appointment. Please arrange your first lesson with us before attending.

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What to expect for your first several lessons.

Thank you for your interest in Buzz Durkin’s Uechi Karate School. We have a been training students, young and old, since 1974 and have a proud tradition of excellence in the Martial Arts and customer service.

We start all prospective students on 1-on-1 lessons with a Black Belt instructor. Over the years we have found that this helps prospective students see what training at our school is all about. These lessons are 15-25 minutes long and are scheduled individually.

Depending on the prospective student’s experience, we begin with the basics and build on that every lesson. Everything in first lesson is repeated/reviewed in the second lesson, so don’t worry if you forget anything (or everything!) from the first lesson.

It is recommended that you wear comfortable easy-to-move in clothing for the first lesson. We will fit you with a uniform (gi) at conclusion of the first lesson.