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CAYUGA LAKE SEIDO KARATE

Karate Classes for Kids, Teens & Adults in Lansing, NY

CHILDREN'S KARATE

Help your child build confidence, focus, coordination, and respect through traditional Seido Karate. Our age-appropriate classes welcome beginners ages 4–9 in a positive, encouraging environment.

TEEN KARATE

Give your teen the tools to meet life's challenges with confidence. Our Seido Karate classes for ages 13–19 develop strength, self-discipline, resilience, and a sense of belonging.

ADULT KARATE

Discover a welcoming approach to traditional Japanese karate. Whether you're a complete beginner or returning to martial arts, our adult classes help you build strength, balance, confidence, and fitness at your own pace.

CAMPS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Karate is about more than classes! From school-break camps and workshops to tournaments and family activities, discover the special events that bring our CLSK community together.

MORE THAN KARATE. A COMMUNITY WHERE YOU BELONG.

Cayuga Lake Seido Karate, we believe karate is about more than punches and kicks. It's about building confidence, developing character, improving fitness, and supporting one another.

Our welcoming dojo serves children, teens, and adults throughout Lansing, Ithaca, and Tompkins County. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to martial arts, you'll find experienced instructors, encouraging classmates, and a place to grow.

We're proud to be part of the worldwide Seido Karate community, founded by Kaicho Tadashi Nakamura in 1976.

We are honored to have been named the #1 Martial Arts/Karate Studio in both the 2015 and 2016 Ithaca Journal Readers' Choice Awards!

HAVE QUESTIONS? WE'D LOVE TO HELP!

Interested in karate for yourself or your child? We'd be happy to answer your questions.

Testimonials

“Such a wonderful safe place for children to move their bodies and learn about honor and discipline and responsibility and character!”

— Jimmy Hardwick, Google Review

“From day 1 the dojo was welcoming, eased her nerves, and has helped her gain confidence in ways we could not imagine.”

— Abby Priehs, Google Review (excerpt)

“The discipline he’s gained has been immeasurable. All of the teachers are wonderful, patient, and manage the classes well in guiding/teaching the students.”

— Angelica Carrington, Google Review (excerpt)

“My training has been more rewarding than I ever could have imagined. I started with only curiosity and no experience. The classes are challenging yet flexible and supportive and always fun. I was welcomed into this wonderfully diverse group with open arms. I only wish I had started sooner!”

— Amy B., Adult 1st Degree Black Belt