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American Academy of Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Benbrook, Texas

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Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule aamakarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 817-244-6373

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 5:30–7:45 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:30–7:45 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–12:15 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 American Academy of Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 2 mentions

“One of my grandsons attends American Academy of Martial Arts.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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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 American Academy of Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“We are a family its great place to learn and grow and get to meet new people”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 3 mentions

“Not only do you learn self defense, but I have also witnessed students self confidence sky rocket as they realize what they are capable of.”

From the reviews

Mr. Brannan and all of the instructors are awesome! It's a Christian based karate studio. They teach karate for the street, not just fancy show stuff.

★★★★★ — Grant, Dec 2013

One of my grandsons attends American Academy of Martial Arts. It is an outstanding karate school. The instructors are the best and they do a great job with the students. It is more than just learning about karate, they teach respect, honor and integrity. Also, they honor God and America.

★★★★★ — Rick, Aug 2022

I have attended this school since 2009 and learn something new each class, Master Perez and the instructor team under him are top notch and will teach real life self defense scenarios that anyone could possibly encounter.

★★★★★ — Brooklyn, Mar 2024

This organization is superb! The instructors take the time to insure that every person is attended to. The teacher student ratio is about 1-4. The attitude present is very caring as well as proficient. I would recommend this academy to all. Jeanne Larson

★★★★★ — Jeanne, Nov 2013

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Your first Karate class at American Academy of 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.

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 American Academy of Martial Arts

8141 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Benbrook, TX76116

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