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ActivStars Athletics Florida
4.9 ★★★★★ 104 Google reviews · Karate dojo in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Plan your first class
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule activstarsathletics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (386) 259-0390
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending their Karate program for a couple of years and she has learned some valuable self defense skills.”
“We cant wait for the next semester to start and we are super excited about this semesters weapons class.”
“My daughter has been attending their Karate program for a couple of years and she has learned some valuable self defense skills.”
Other martial arts here
“Best tae kwon do/karate that I’ve ever seen!”
“My daughter has been attending their Karate program for a couple of years and she has learned some valuable self defense skills.”
What students say
“Sensei Josh is incredibly patient and supportive with every student, creating a positive and encouraging environment.”
“They send safety tips for the family often, have all necessary equipment available, and are the most affordable for classes that I’ve ever seen.”
“Both my grandkids loves it and you can't beat the weekly price.”
“They send safety tips for the family often, have all necessary equipment available, and are the most affordable for classes that I’ve ever seen.”
“Our 5-year-old son has been a participant in this program for the past year, and we have witnessed remarkable improvements in his focus and attention span.”
From the reviews
The Activstars Athletics Karate program has been such a blessing to our family. Three of our children, ages 7 to 11, are in their third semester of attending classes with Sensei Steve. After the first semester, they got their 8-year-old cousin on board as well.
I seriously cannot say enough about sensei Steve! This guy just goes out of his way for these kids. He has amazing patients and he teaches amazing life skills that kids these days really should know and understand it’s not just about karate.
Sensei Steve not only teaches the body he teaches the mind. Sure kicking and punching sounds cool to any kid. But when you incorporate life principles and habits it makes for a much better experience.
My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend the Activstars Karate program, led by Sensei Steve. Our 5-year-old son has been a participant in this program for the past year, and we have witnessed remarkable improvements in his focus and attention span.
New to Karate? Start at ActivStars Athletics Florida
ActivStars Athletics Florida comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 ActivStars Athletics Florida
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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