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Academy of Classical Karate

4.9 ★★★★★ 136 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Plano, Texas

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Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule planodojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (972) 424-8870

Hours

Monday 2–9 PM
Tuesday 2–9 PM
Wednesday 2–9 PM
Thursday 2–9 PM
Friday 5–8 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–1:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Academy of Classical Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 29 mentions

“My daughter has been training here since she was 6 years of age; the dojo is one of the best karate schools in all of USA.”

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🥋 Adult Karate 2 mentions

“I have been training here for the past 2 years in the adult classes and do not plan on stopping anytime soon.”

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Teens

“Kids, teens, adults, etc.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Academy of Classical Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 136 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“We have felt welcome from day one and look forward to many more years of learning and growing in this studio.”

friendly, respectful dojo 10 mentions

“I highly recommend this dojo to any parent looking for a place where their child can grow both physically and mentally in a supportive environment.”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions

“Training here prepares kids to compete in national and international tournaments.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“The training and mentorship you receive here is worth every penny.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 16 mentions

“Over the past couple of years, we’ve watched him grow tremendously—not just in skill, but in confidence, discipline, and focus.”

From the reviews

Karate has been an amazing experience for my three kids! It’s helped them build confidence, discipline, and strength while having fun. The instructors are fantastic, and we love seeing their progress every class. Highly recommend for any family looking for a great activity!

★★★★★ — Simply, Feb 2025

My son has had an amazing experience at the Academy of Classical Karate in Plano. Over the past couple of years, we’ve watched him grow tremendously—not just in skill, but in confidence, discipline, and focus. He’s becoming a better version of himself and has even started making better grades in school.

★★★★★ — Heather, Jun 2025

This dojo is PHENOMINAL. I have been training here for the past 2 years in the adult classes and do not plan on stopping anytime soon. The training and mentorship you receive here is worth every penny. The people I have met / train with here have all been amazing.

★★★★★ — Joe, Mar 2026

My son started coming three weeks ago and this has been very good for him, he wasn’t the sport type of kid and we wanted him to do something that he would enjoy and he took a liking to karate. The instructor, Sensei Scott welcomed him in and he felt very comfortable after us visiting so many other Dojos.

★★★★★ — Mark, Mar 2024

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Your first Karate class at Academy of Classical Karate

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Academy of Classical Karate

1301 Custer Rd #515, Plano, TX75075

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