Our Schools
Karate Classes for All Ages
Daniel Pope has been equally successful as a full-time Instructor, bringing out the best in men, women and children, whether gifted or physically challenged.
Mr. Pope’s students have won thousands of awards in tournament competition since the school’s inception in 1985.
Daniel Pope Karate is a Mixed Martial Arts Institute specializing in:
Charitable Work
The community work of the Daniel Pope Karate Institute, Inc. is well-documented. The Institute has raised and donated over $145,000 to various charities.
- Springfield Lion’s Club for the Blind
- MDA
- American Cancer Society
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Make-A-Wish Foundation
- American Lung Association
- Toys for Tots
- Thanksgiving / Christmas Turkey Fund
- Pennsylvania Bear Research
- American Foundation of Suicide Prevention
- Grand Teton National Park Foundation
- Bible Distribution
- Ministry / Missionary of the Year
- Food and Clothing Drives
- Hero Scholarship Fund
- Sons of Italy Scholarship Foundation
- Appalachia Service Project
- Angel Tree
- Buffalo Bill Center of the West Museum
Student Reviews
"I have been a student at Daniel Pope's Karate school for the past six years. Although my attendance has been sporadic due to my work schedule and other factors, what has remained constant is my…
"I have been a student at Daniel Pope's Karate school for the past six years. Although my attendance has been sporadic due to my work schedule and other factors, what has remained constant is my desire to return to his school under his guidance and training. Mr. Pope is a master not only in karate, but also in many aspects of life."
"I would not have been as successful if I did not have the coaching of Mr. Pope."
"...his commitment to excellence makes him a teacher and motivator par excellence."
"Mr. Pope is a remarkable man and instructor with the ability to develop the best in others. "