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American Karate Academy #1 MMA/Karate School in Bird Rd Miami
5 ★★★★★ 127 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Miami, Florida
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 akamiamikicks.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 786-755-1421
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Their dedication and patience have played a big role in my child's growth both on and off the mat, and it's clear they genuinely care about each student's success.”
Other martial arts here
“My kid gained a lot of confidence and the mixed martial arts philosophy helps build character.”
What students say
“The environment is welcoming and motivating, making every class a positive and enriching experience.”
“It's not easy to find an activity that keeps kids engaged year after year, but American Karate Academy has done exactly that for our family.”
“I have to say that it has been one of the most rewarding investments I have made for my child. I have seen so much growth and confidence built in such a short amount of time.”
“Not only is the atmosphere in the dojo amazing but we consistently do great in the tournaments.”
“Everything is clean and comfortable to watch the lessons and most important part is that my son is excited every time to go.”
“Along with their assistant instructors, they help students develop discipline, respect, confidence, and responsibility while creating a fun and encouraging environment.”
From the reviews
My daughter attends MMA classes at AKA. I am constantly impressed by the professionalism of Mr. Garcia & his amazing staff. They take their responsibility to teach the discipline very seriously. And the classes go beyond the physical skills the students acquire.
We are super happy and blessed to find American Karate Academy for our son. Mr and Mrs Garcia are wonderful persons and super professionals. Our son is so exited with the classes and he love his master since day one, that talks a lot about the magic and the impact that Master Garcia has with the kids.
My son began this incredible academy about 5 months ago after hearing rave reviews from close friends and family for months and months. I have to say that it has been one of the most rewarding investments I have made for my child. I have seen so much growth and confidence built in such a short amount of time. Mr.
My 3 children have been enrolled in AKA for about 4 months and everyone has been absolutely amazing. Mia at the front desk always being kind, informative and even giving stickers to the kids while waiting for their siblings to finish class.
New to Karate? Start at American Karate Academy #1 MMA/Karate School in Bird Rd Miami
American Karate Academy #1 MMA/Karate School in Bird Rd Miami 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.
Your first Karate class at American Karate Academy #1 MMA/Karate School in Bird Rd Miami
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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