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Academy Of Okinawan Karate
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Morton, Illinois
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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
- Website & schedule peoriakarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
“The helpers and sensei are really good with kids.”
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What students say
“The helpers and sensei are really good with kids. Great for adults and kids alike.”
From the reviews
Great experience. Really enjoy the people and sensei. I have learned a lot. I like the variety of classes offered. The helpers and sensei are really good with kids. Great for adults and kids alike. My 3 year old loves going, everyone is encouraging and works with her on her level.
My grandson is a student. Tony (the Sensei?) is knowledgeable and fair minded, but stern when necessary. Good life experience for my grandson. The dojo is always neat and clean and well maintained. Highly recommend this business.
Your first Karate class at Academy Of Okinawan 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. 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.
