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3 – 5 years

3 – 5 years

Ninja Karate

Ninja Karate

An introduction to Karate, building confidence, coordination, and character.

An introduction to Karate, building confidence, coordination, and character.

Young children in white karate uniforms posing together at a karate event, representing the Ninja Karate program for ages 3–5 at TKC Dojo in Matawan, NJ.
Ninja Karate is TKC’s introductory Karate program for ages 3 to 5. Students begin learning the foundations of Karate through age-appropriate movement, practice, and dojo experience.
Each class gives young students a positive introduction to Karate while helping them build confidence, focus, and good habits.

WHAT STUDENTS BUILD

WHAT STUDENTS BUILD

  • Focus & listening: Learning to listen, follow instructions, and stay engaged.

  • Coordination: Developing movement, balance, and body control through Karate basics.

  • Confidence: Building confidence through positive progress and practice.

  • Respect: Learning basic dojo etiquette and how to train with others.

  • Character: Developing early habits of discipline, patience, and persistence.

BELTS ARE EARNED, NEVER BOUGHT.

BELTS ARE EARNED, NEVER BOUGHT.

Young child in a white karate uniform holding an achievement certificate beside Michael Buttermark, a black belt instructor at TKC Dojo in Matawan, NJ, celebrating progress in the Ninja Karate program for ages 3–5.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A

WHAT HAPPENS IN A

30 minutes

30 minutes

CLASS

CLASS

No

Activity

TIme

1

Bow in & warm-up

5 minutes

2

Karate basics & movement

10 minutes

3

Kumite & partner activities

8 minutes

4

Games that build skills

5 minutes

5

Bow out & parent check-in

2 minutes

Activity

TIme

Bow in & warm-up

5 minutes

Karate basics & movement

10 minutes

Kumite & partner activities

8 minutes

Games that build skills

5 minutes

Bow out & parent check-in

2 minutes

BEFORE YOU COME

BEFORE YOU COME

  • Comfortable clothes for the free week

  • Gi and belt included with your first $50 month

  • Water bottle; no shoes on the mat

  • Arrive 10 minutes early, parents welcome to watch

QUESTIONS

QUESTIONS

Does my child need any experience?

No. Ninja Karate is an introductory program for ages 3–5.

What will my child learn?
Can parents watch class?
What does it cost after the free week?
Does my child need any experience?

No. Ninja Karate is an introductory program for ages 3–5.

What will my child learn?
Can parents watch class?
What does it cost after the free week?

get started

Start Your Free Week

Tell us a little about your family and we will match you to the right class, confirm a start date and send your registration and waiver, all before you set foot in the dojo.

  1. A full free week of classes for every new student

  2. Then your first month of Karate for $50, uniform included

  3. We confirm by text and email within one business day

get started

Start Your Free Week

Tell us a little about your family and we will match you to the right class, confirm a start date and send your registration and waiver, all before you set foot in the dojo.

A full free week of classes for every new student

Then your first month of Karate for $50, uniform included

We confirm by text and email within one business day