The First Step to Your Young One's Success!

Empire State Karate in Smithtown is a family-oriented karate school with a very flexible class schedule that's just right for busy parents and kids.

Karate offers lifelong benefits to your child!

1. Gross motor skills

2. Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination

3. Verbal skills are encouraged and practiced for graduation

4. Intellectual skills

5. Classroom safety, social skills, and emotional development

The karate programs for young children at Empire State Karate will give them a solid foundation to build upon so they can confidently move to higher levels.

Take a look at our list of age-specific programs:

KARATE PEE WEE (AGE 4)

KARATE DRAGONS (AGES 5-6)

KARATE TIGERS (AGES 7-8)

KARATE JUNIORS (AGES 9-11)

KARATE TEENS (AGES 12-17)

Let's get your child signed up today!

FUN AND AGE-APPROPRIATE PROGRAMS FOR YOUR YOUNG CHAMPION!

Build a Proper Foundation For Your Little One Through the Karate Pee Wee Program (Age 4)

Our Karate Pee Wee Program (age 4) helps children focus on improving physical and mental development and skills. It is the first step to many lifelong physical and mental developments! Your little Pee Wee will have a solid foundation as they discover themselves and life outside class. Through our classes, they will not just master the basics of martial arts but also develop traits such as self-discipline, focus and self-control, discipline, respect, a positive attitude, and more! 

Sign them up today and witness your child grow, bloom, and thrive!

KARATE CLASSES FOR YOUR FIGHTING DRAGON! (AGES 5-6)

At Empire State Karate, we use martial arts to develop positive character and life-improvement skills in our students.

Our Karate Dragons program (5-6 years old) for children emphasizes the personal-development aspects of martial arts, such as increasing self-confidence, improving focus and concentration, developing self-discipline, and optimizing physical fitness. Here are more reasons to join today: 

  • Flexible class schedule with high-energy, fun, and interactive activities
  • Programs that build self-esteem and self-confidence
  • Instructors who are passionate about acknowledging, recognizing, and rewarding our students' efforts

Learning martial arts is a physical endeavor involving all muscle groups to help develop a student's physical fitness. 

But our emphasis goes far beyond learning physical moves and martial arts techniques!

KARATE CLASSES TO STRENGTHEN YOUR KARATE TIGER PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY! (AGES 7-8)

Our Karate Tiger Program (7-8 years old) is perfect for your child to boost their progress and development! It is an excellent opportunity for students to increase their cardiovascular fitness and improve muscle tone and flexibility. Your Karate Tiger will also lower stress levels, hone healthy self-esteem, and sharpen mental focus and concentration! More than that, our classes teach them how to detect bullying, defend those in need, and choose non-violent when it comes to conflict resolution!

Sign them up today for an adventure of a lifetime. Every class brings timeless learnings and discoveries! 

OUR KARATE JUNIORS CLASS (AGES 9-11) WILL HELP PREPARE STUDENTS FOR THE TEENAGE YEARS!

Our Karate Juniors (Ages 9-11) program will help junior champions form good character and judgment as they transition into teenagers. Our classes teach your child life skills as they have fun and form friendships along the way. They'll experience a supportive, warm, and positive environment that promotes learning and independence! 

Goal setting can be challenging for 9-11-year-olds! Our instructors are here to help them know how to set goals, make a plan, and accomplish them. Let's help your junior feel fulfilled, self-sufficient, and capable through our marital arts classes! 

OUR TEENS KARATE PROGRAM (AGES 12-17) HELPS STUDENTS TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD!

Our teen students have the incredible ability to shape who they want to be. Our program aims to help teens develop a positive self-image so they may grow with confidence and courage. We also have activities that will help sharpen their concentration in anything! 

Our Teens Karate program (12-17 years old) is where our students can evolve in many ways. We believe that genuine success remains outside of classes, and our activities will help hone their bodies, train their minds, and become role models in their communities!

Martial arts turns teens into great leaders! Get started today!