Tearney's Martial Arts® Est. 1969 · Camillus, NY

Classes for the whole family.

Traditional Okinawan Goju-Ryu karate for kids, teens, and families — taught by the Tearney family in Central New York since 1969.

Ages 4–12

Kids Karate

An age-specific program built around how children actually grow. Through fun exercises, drills, and belt tests, students develop self-confidence, focus, and coordination — and parents see it carry over into school and home.

Classes are split by ability level, so every child is challenged at the right pace and becomes a confident, capable leader.

  • Ages 4 and up
  • Classes split by ability level
  • Repetition disguised with fun
  • Builds focus, confidence & discipline
Kids practicing karate stances at Tearney's
Belt celebration — the whole class

Ages 13+

Teen & Family Karate

Traditional Goju-Ryu for teens and families. Build strength and focus, sharpen body and mind, and learn real self-defense in a safe and supportive environment.

The Teen & Family program has limited slots and currently runs a waitlist. Fill out an application and an instructor will personally reach out to get you started.

  • Ages 13 and up
  • Traditional Goju-Ryu & self-defense
  • Limited slots — waitlist by application
A teen student practicing a high kick at Tearney's
Teens & parents on the mat

Ages 4–14

Birthday Parties

Give your young superstar an unforgettable party — the whole dojo to yourselves, run by our instructors.

  • 90 minutes of karate-themed games
  • Exclusive, private use of our facility
  • 15 guests
  • Pizza
  • Paper products & utensils
  • Cake-cutting with a samurai sword (cake not included)
  • Custom party-invitation template to print

Contact us for current availability and pricing.

birthday party at the dojo
Birthday party — the mat is yours

The dojo

Our Training Center

Our Township 5 floor was built with families in mind — an open viewing area so parents and grandparents can watch every class from the side.

Clean, organized, and fully equipped — held to the same standard the Tearneys have kept since 1969, so every student can focus on the work.

  • Certified instructors
  • Mats cleaned after each class
  • Routine background checks
  • Open viewing area for parents & grandparents
inside the Tearney's training center
Township 5 — the training floor

Come meet the family.

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