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Allison American Karate Academy

4.7 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Concord, North Carolina

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule allisonkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (704) 786-1696

Hours

Monday 6–8 PM
Tuesday 6–8 PM
Wednesday 6–8 PM
Thursday 5:15–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10–11:15 AM
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 Allison American Karate Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Def recommend it to anyone wanting to learn 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 Allison American Karate Academy — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu

“Stopped by their Saturday jiujitsu class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Def recommend it to anyone wanting to learn 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 3 Google reviews — in their own words.

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“They focus on technique through which focus and discipline are taught.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“It is not the fanciest dojo around but the instructors are very patient with the young children yet still maintain discipline.”

From the reviews

Stopped by their Saturday jiujitsu class. Ron was awesome and great technique. Def recommend it to anyone wanting to learn self defense.

★★★★★ — Raynel, Jun 2017

It is not the fanciest dojo around but the instructors are very patient with the young children yet still maintain discipline. They focus on technique through which focus and discipline are taught.

★★★★☆ — Timothy, Aug 2017

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Your first Karate class at Allison American Karate Academy

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 Allison American Karate Academy

844 Union St S, Concord, NC28025

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