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AKKA Olathe Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Olathe, Kansas
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 ·
- Website & schedule olathemartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (913) 829-4003
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 | 8 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“AKKA Olathe Martial Arts is an incredible place for kids to learn martial arts, discipline, and self-confidence.”
“What sets AKKA Olathe Martial Arts apart is their ability to create a positive and encouraging environment where children of all skill levels feel supported.”
“I love AKKA so much I plan on enrolling my kid in the Little Dragons class as soon as they're old enough.”
“I haven’t started sparring training yet so I can’t comment.”
“She learned self defense skills, confidence, discipline, and physical fitness.”
Other martial arts here
“We enjoy this school so much that I enrolled myself in kickboxing classes a few years ago and this class has become such an outlet for me.”
“She learned self defense skills, confidence, discipline, and physical fitness.”
What students say
“Had it not been for all the amazing instructors and the community they have built, I don’t think my son would have kept with it for this long.”
“While still an inpatient, I reached out to AKKA and I received a welcoming text back.”
“The instructors do a wonderful job of making AKKA feel like a family and not just a learning environment, classes are fun while still being effective at teaching.”
“I thoroughly enjoy the physical nature of the forms and calisthenics in Kenpo as well as the mental challenge of memorizing all you need for each belt test.”
“Initially my son began taking classes to gain confidence against bullying at school.”
“Initially I planned on just doing Taichi but after just a few classes I ended up adding Kenpo and fitness kickboxing.”
From the reviews
My daughter used to have confidence issues. However, once she started coming to AKKA Olathe, this all changed. She started in their Little Dragons program with joy and has worked her way past since. In fact, she is disappointed when we can't make a class, now. I highly recommend this academy for martial arts!
After 10+ years out of practice, I started karate in Virginia a year ago. When I moved to Olathe I discovered there weren’t any dojos from my style in the area so I decided to try something new. I was so happy to find a place that offered day classes as I'm busy in the early mornings and evenings!
AKKA Olathe Martial Arts is an incredible place for kids to learn martial arts, discipline, and self-confidence. My daughter started working with them at the age of 4, and obtained her black belt at 12.
AKKA Olathe Martisl Arts is a fantastic place to start your training journey. Initially my son began taking classes to gain confidence against bullying at school. My daughter saw what her big brother was doing so she wanted in. I couldn't miss out so I joined too.
New to Karate? Start at AKKA Olathe Martial Arts
AKKA Olathe 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 AKKA Olathe 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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