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American Dragon Karate
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Deltona, Florida
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule deltonamartialartscenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (561) 287-0545
Hours
| Monday | 7–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter is learning great self defense techniques and enjoys the curriculum.”
“The classes are well-structured, challenging, and motivating for all levels.”
“My daughter is learning great self defense techniques and enjoys the curriculum.”
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“My daughter is learning great self defense techniques and enjoys the curriculum.”
What students say
“The classes are well-structured, challenging, and motivating for all levels.”
“American Dragon Karate is a great school with friendly, professional instructors and a positive atmosphere.”
“My child loves going to this place for summer camp!”
“The environment is respectful, disciplined, and welcoming.”
From the reviews
My kids have been training with Sensi Jeremy for about 3 years now. American Dragon Karate is a great school with friendly, professional instructors and a positive atmosphere. The classes are well-run and welcoming. Highly recommend!
I can’t recommend this karate school enough. Sensei Jeremy is an incredible instructor — patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in every student’s progress. The classes are well-structured, challenging, and motivating for all levels.
I have been training with Sensei Jeremy for the last 2 years. He is patient, understanding and great with kids. I have not only learned martial arts but have gained a family. This is a great school to join.
My child loves going to this place for summer camp! The staff is caring, the environment is positive, and they keep the kids active and engaged. Highly recommend!
New to Karate? Start at American Dragon Karate
American Dragon Karate 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 American Dragon 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.
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