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All American Karate

4.9 ★★★★★ 105 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Sylvania, Ohio

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule aaksylvania.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (419) 517-2073

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 12–7 PM
Saturday 10 AM–3 PM
Sunday Closed

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

🧒 Kids Karate 30 mentions

“My son has always struggled in school, relating well with peers socially, expressing himself and coping with his frustrations and differences.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I love the one on one session and how much care and attention the child receives , this is an excellent class for any child to learn confidence and respect I love this!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If your child needs some discipline and focus while learning self defense.”

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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 All American Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“If your child needs some discipline and focus while learning self defense.”

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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 105 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Simms are everything you would want in a coach for your child, excellent instructors and excellent people!”

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“My son started in January of this year and this has been an amazing experience for him and our whole family!”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“My son's self-confidence improved since attending there and he is engaged and excited about coming to class.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 21 mentions

“I love the one on one session and how much care and attention the child receives , this is an excellent class for any child to learn confidence and respect I love this!”

From the reviews

My experience with All American Karate has been nothing short of excellent! As a parent, finding the right class for my very shy and introverted son was crucial, and I'm thrilled to say that we hit the jackpot with this karate school.

★★★★★ — Melike, Nov 2023

My daughter has been at AAK for about 4 months and absolutely loves it. She has gained confidence, more flexibility and a sense of accomplishment. She loves Mr. Broyles and Mr. Simms and they always explain what and why they are learning what they are that week.

★★★★★ — Nancy, Jul 2023

Great Dojo, Great Senseis, awesome classes. my son loves it and is excited to go every single time never wants to miss class

★★★★★ — Kyle, Jun 2025

Words cannot express how grateful we are to All American Karate (Sylvania). My son has always struggled in school, relating well with peers socially, expressing himself and coping with his frustrations and differences. We tried baseball, football and soccer. Nothing ever stuck or kept his interest.

★★★★★ — Holly, May 2026

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New to Karate? Start at All American Karate

All American Karate 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at All American 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 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 All American Karate

7601 W Sylvania Ave, Sylvania, OH43560

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