Thank you for signing up for our
free kids karate intro class
at Mahato Karate School!
Thank you for signing up for our
free kids karate intro class
at Mahato Karate School!
🎉We're excited to have your child join us.🎉
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What happens next?
If you haven't already, book your child's free class. It's easy do it from the link: Click here
Choose a convenient time slot
Bring your child to our location "Mahato Karate Association 3011 Philadelphia Pike Claymont Delaware 19703"
Don't forget water and a towel
That's all! We're looking forward to meeting you and your child.
Hey parents (location)!
Who is this program for?
This exciting class is perfect for children aged 3 to 12 who are looking to build confidence, discipline, and self-defense skills while having fun!
Whether your child is just starting their martial arts journey or looking to enhance their skills, our classes cater to various experience levels.
Through age-appropriate instruction, we emphasize essential life skills like respect, teamwork, and bullying prevention, ensuring children learn how to handle challenging situations with confidence and poise.
Let your child experience the positive benefits of karate firsthand!
TESTIMONIALS
What Happy parent are saying?
"This little Dojo on Philly Pike has been a real blessing for this community. A boot-strap, no plastic, no filler school that teaches kids and adults the values of Bushido through the art of Karate. (Bushido philosophy is akin to western Stoic values that highlight self-control and the service to others as virtues). We enrolled- our now 9 yr old- less than a year ago, and have watched him grow physically, mentally and incrementally disciplined with the help of the Shihan Graves, Senpei Melissa, Sensei Caputo, John and other student leaders. **Everyone is welcome here regardless of race, age, gender or identity. This Dojo has Heart.." -
Jac Karu
"Shihan Michael Graves is a gifted teacher who is not only talented at his craft but is generous of spirit. I am ever grateful for the guidance he showed my son not only with Karate but as a builder of his character and confidence. I have seen Shihan Grave guide his students to create not only a practice of martial arts but as teacher of leaders through winning ways and through his patient and proven techniques within the teaching and training of martial arts. Thank you for your years of dedication. Do not have any hesitation in taking martial arts or personal training with this gifted and knowledgeable gem in our community. You'll be smiling now & for years later at the memories of you or your children(s) time spent learning with Shihan Graves... its worth every hard earned cent ten times over!." -
J. Streck
"I studied under Sensei Graves many moons ago, back at the Trolley square location.I can't speak highly enough about not only the techniques used by Sensei but the Dojo atmosphere is always welcoming to anyone looking to further enhance their sense of awareness, discipline and selfcare.The confidence you can achieve through dedication and sacrifice is paramount to healthy development. THANK YOU SENSEI GRAVES🧘♂️🙏." - Karlito Kush
"Excellent dojo and fantastic instructors! My kids love training here" - phil simon
"My sons loves it. very good teacher." -
Zahra Askari
"Great spot for kids to learn karate." - Nieem Gates
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Welcome to Mahato Karate:
Where Character Meets Confidence
At Mahato Karate, we are committed to empowering individuals of all ages through martial arts training.
Founded in 1990, we specialize in traditional Okinawan Shuri-te Shaolin Karate-do, blending it with modern self-defense techniques to create a well-rounded curriculum.
Our programs cater to children and adults alike, focusing on building confidence, discipline, and respect in a positive, supportive environment.
For our younger students, we offer specialized classes designed to develop important life skills such as self-control and bully-prevention. Through fun and engaging lessons, we aim to foster personal growth while teaching valuable self-defense techniques.
Led by Shihan Michael Graves, our team is dedicated to nurturing each student's physical and mental development, guiding them on a journey to becoming confident, capable individuals.
Whether you are looking to start your martial arts journey or advance your skills, Mahato Karate is here to help you succeed.
Hours
Mon – Friday 5:30 Pm – 8:15 pm
Saturday – 7:30 Am – 12:00 pm
Contact Us
Location
"Mahato Karate Association
3011 Philadelphia Pike Claymont Delaware 19703"
Frequently Asked Questions
What programs do you offer?
1. Kidini Karate Heroes (Ages 3-6): Focuses on younger children and integrates karate with child safety and bully prevention.Teaches basic karate techniques and emphasizes building self-confidence, awareness, and respect.The program helps children develop motor skills, listening skills, and self-control in a fun, engaging way.
2. Small Samurai Karate (Ages 6-12): Designed for slightly older children, this program teaches more advanced karate techniques, including strikes, blocks, and kicks.Emphasizes self-discipline, leadership, and character development.Helps children build fitness, coordination, and self-defense skills while maintaining a fun and supportive environment.
Will learning martial arts make my child aggressive and become a bully?
Not at all! Our program focuses on teaching children when and how to use their martial arts skills responsibly.
We emphasize conflict resolution and emotional control, helping them recognize when to stand up for themselves and defuse tense situations with strong communication and empathy.
Our goal is to cultivate confident leaders who understand that the true power of martial arts lies in using their skills wisely and ethically.
Is martial arts safe for children?
Yes, martial arts is safe for children. Mahato Karate offers specialized classes for children such as "Kidini Karate Heroes" and "Small Samurai Karate," which focus on self-confidence, self-discipline, and bullying prevention.
The academy ensures a safe, fun environment for young students to learn without putting them at unnecessary risk.
My child isn't athletic. Will they struggle in your classes?
Not at all! Our program is designed for children of all athletic abilities. We focus on individual progress, not competition.
Many of our most successful students started with no athletic background at all.
How old does my child need to be to start?
Children as young as 3 can begin training at Mahato Karate, with the "Kidini Karate Heroes" program for ages 3-6 and the "Small Samurai Karate" program for ages 6-12. These programs are tailored to the needs and developmental stages of young children.
A Final Word from Shihan Michael Ray Graves
What’s amazing about Karate is that, like most martial arts, it is so dynamic.
Yes, it builds physical strength through weight training, stretching, hitting with impact, and cardiovascular training.
It also sharpens the mind through memorization and new ways of seeing things.
And it’s a ton of fun, and practically useful besides!
Yet, there are so many other benefits that, perhaps, cannot be so immediately seen. Confidence, for example, is at the core of the art.
This is a true confidence, which can only be built by being challenged and failing to meet those challenges.
It is the strength of character, cultivated in the choices to get up one more time, to do the drill again, to push harder —knowing that you could and even probably will fail again—that leads to that deeper satisfaction when the goal is ultimately achieved.
It develops an internal strength of spirit.
As a student of Mahato Karate you will be tested in these and any number of other ways.
And yet, you will also discover, sometimes to your own surprise, that you are more than up for the challenge.