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Ace Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Karate dojo in St. George, Utah
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule acekarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 435-652-1501
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Also found it super cool that they had like a ton of kids and 20 or more females training there on one night, that alone speaks for the safe environment & good vibe in the academy!”
Other martial arts here
“My wife is an introvert and she absolutely loves the woman’s beginning jiujitsu.”
What students say
“Jen Reese is awasome too, very welcoming, and a great example of how girls can beat up the guys 😂 👌🏽”
“Ace Martial Arts has been a blessing for our family, and I can’t recommend them enough for anyone seeking a supportive, skill-building, and family-friendly martial arts program!”
“They worked with me on a price that allows me to take all FIVE of my kids to karate, and my kids LOVE it.”
“Starting our two boys on this path has been worth the time and money to increase their confidence, create friendships, and gain the ability to defend themselves.”
“Starting our two boys on this path has been worth the time and money to increase their confidence, create friendships, and gain the ability to defend themselves.”
From the reviews
Update: we’ve been consistently attending classes with our kids twice a week for almost 2 years now and honestly, I couldn’t be happier. Starting our two boys on this path has been worth the time and money to increase their confidence, create friendships, and gain the ability to defend themselves.
Aaron and Jennifer are the BEST! I was hoping to find a karate school closer to home, but there is no place in town more flexible, affordable, or kind! They worked with me on a price that allows me to take all FIVE of my kids to karate, and my kids LOVE it.
Loved every minute of it. We have been members for 4 years. The whole family started out, and we have 3 Black Belts now in the family. It took my 11 year old 4 years, but he earned and received his Black Belt.
Everyone is kind. Coaches are fun and makes everyone feel welcomed. Aaron Reese is a high level black belt and teaches very well. A great place to build a strong foundation of BJJ. Great place for everyone to learn, especially if your starting out.
New to Karate? Start at Ace Martial Arts
Ace Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Ace Martial Arts
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.
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