Self-motivation
Set goals and practice following through, one class at a time.
Teen karate
Confidence that grows with you.
Practice with purpose, build your skills, and be part of a team that values effort and respect.
Explore your first lesson
More than learning a technique.
Integrity & teamwork
Practice respect, responsibility, and supporting the people beside you.
Peaceful conflict resolution
Develop awareness and self-control. Physical self-defense is taught as a last resort.
What you’ll practice.
The teen program connects fitness and karate technique with self-motivation, integrity, teamwork, and respect. Its emphasis on peaceful conflict resolution gives students a constructive way to think about challenging situations.
Finding your class
Teens and adults train together in several of our classes. We will help you find the right class for your age and level.
View dojo hours →A personal beginning.
01 · Connect
A personal introduction
Talk with the dojo about your goals and arrange your first private introductory lesson.
Plan your introduction02 · Learn
Start with the basics
Begin with individual black-belt instruction. Your introductory lessons last about 15–25 minutes.
What to expect03 · Keep growing
Find your class
Review the basics with your instructor and discuss the right beginner class and current tuition.
View enrollment & tuitionLet’s find the right fit.
Please note
Talk with the school Age bands, class eligibility, current availability, and tuition require confirmation from the dojo.
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Teen Karate Training
There is no doubt about it - the students from our school stand out from the crowd!
Our school provides an environment where teenagers can learn the value of hard work, integrity, self-motivation, and self-discipline. Our teen students learn self-respect, respect for others, and how to interact as a team. As they enter young adulthood, our students are confident and prepared for the adult world because of their karate training!
We say no to bullies!
Our teen students are exceptionally equipped to handle the ongoing issue of bullying. Karate training teaches how to act when confronted with a bully and how to end the conflict in a peaceful manner. Our teens know how to defend themselves, but rely on their physical skills only as a last resort.
Teens love our workouts!
And you’ll love how much energy they burn! Our students leave each class feeling more focused and fit. Karate training is a great way for teenagers to learn to focus their energy on their goals while getting a great workout.
How do we do it? Exceptional teaching and exciting classes!
Our teachers are experts at communicating with teenagers. Ours is a team-based system. Hundreds of teens in our community love the martial arts at Buzz Durkin’s Karate School, your son or daughter will too!