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Adams Karate Fitness

4.9 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Coldwater, Michigan

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 517-278-5425

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday 5–8 pm
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday 5–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday 5–8 pm

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 Adams Karate Fitness, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 6 mentions

“My son absolutely loves going to Adam’s Karate and has learned so much under Mr.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Went into Adams Karate for the first time today.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great place to learn self defense and martial arts.”

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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 Adams Karate Fitness — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great place to learn self defense and martial arts.”

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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 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Adam’s excellent instruction.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son absolutely loves going to Adam’s Karate and has learned so much under Mr.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 6 mentions

“He looks forward to going and it helps to reinforce skills he is learning at home and in school such as: responsibility, focus, self control and perseverance.”

From the reviews

Great for younger kids. Not very expensive. Teaches a mix of martial arts not strictly karate. Water and Gatorade available for $1.

★★★★☆ — Strat, Mar 2022

Went into Adams Karate for the first time today. I have 8 years of martial arts experience and 3 as an instructor. So I am very aware of what quality instruction looks like. I brought my wife with me, who has never taken a class in her life. And the instruction catered to all levels. Whether Mr.

★★★★★ — Joshua, Jan 2022

My son absolutely loves going to Adam’s Karate and has learned so much under Mr. Adam’s excellent instruction. He has high expectations for his students to do their best and work hard to achieve their goals. My son has learned so much in a short period of time.

★★★★★ — Holly, Mar 2022

We are so thankful to have found Adams’ karate! He teaches determination, self discipline and so much more. My son has been attending for 7 months and has learned so much. He is excited to go every week. Mr. Adams truly does a fantastic job.

★★★★★ — Kirsten, Mar 2022

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New to Karate? Start at Adams Karate Fitness

Adams Karate Fitness 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.

Call about beginner classes: +1 517-278-5425

Your first Karate class at Adams Karate Fitness

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 Adams Karate Fitness

482 Marshall St, Coldwater, MI49036

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