Marcy • Yorkville • New York Mills
Kids Karate in Marcy, Yorkville & New York Mills, NY
Side Kicks Karate sits minutes from Marcy, Yorkville, and New York Mills. Children ages 4 through teens build confidence, focus, and respect in classes that feel like the best part of their week.
- ✅About 5 minutes from Yorkville and New York Mills
- ✅Straight drive from Marcy on Oriskany Blvd or River Road
- ✅Ages 4 through teens in age-matched groups
- ✅Real belt progression with clear goals
- ✅After-school pickup and evening classes
- ✅First class is completely free
Families from Marcy, Yorkville, and New York Mills have trained at our Whitesboro academy on Oriskany Blvd for years. It is close enough for a weeknight class after dinner, and structured enough that children come home calmer, not wound up.
Every class teaches martial arts the right way: stances, blocks, kicks, forms, sparring drills, and a belt system children genuinely work toward. Alongside that, instructors coach the life skills — listening the first time, eye contact, self-control, and handling a bully without throwing a punch.
Marcy families with older children often ask about teens. Our teen classes give them a place where effort is respected, phones stay in the bag, and progress is measured by what they can actually do.
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Real Stories From Real Families
"This class helped my son build confidence and self-worth. He's a different kid—in the best way."
"They teach discipline, respect, determination, and leadership. Worth every penny."
"My child came out of their shell and loves going. The instructors genuinely care."
Common Questions
Our Whitesboro academy at 239 Oriskany Blvd is about 5 minutes from Yorkville and New York Mills, and roughly 8 minutes from Marcy. Our Rome academy at 827 Black River Blvd is a straight drive up River Road from Marcy.
We start children at age 4 in Little Dragons. Ages 7–12 train in Ninja Kids, and teens have their own classes.
Yes — we pick children up from school, cover homework time, and finish with a karate class before you get off work.
Your child tries a real class with their age group while you watch. Afterward we talk through what we saw and which class fits. No pressure, no obligation.
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