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American Karate Academy Cedar Hill

4.7 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Cedar Hill, Texas

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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  • Phone +1 972-291-1086

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 4–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday 5–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 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 Karate Academy Cedar Hill, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 6 mentions

“My son is a student and he's doing well.”

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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 Karate Academy Cedar Hill — 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 17 Google reviews — in their own words.

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“Choate is a highly respected Martial Artist and UKATKD or United Karate Academy LLC HIGHLY Recommends this school if you are in the location/area.”

From the reviews

Mr. Choate is a highly respected Martial Artist and UKATKD or United Karate Academy LLC HIGHLY Recommends this school if you are in the location/area. My 1st Degree Black Belt is under the instruction of Mr. Nelms, Mr. Lanier, Mr. Clifton, Mr. Rogers, and both of the Mr. Kiya's (the two brothers).

★★★★★ — Jacob, Aug 2014

This karate academy is amazing! Our family has been apart of the academy for years! Instructors are awesome.

★★★★★ — Myronda, Feb 2025

Awesome instructors, safe and relaxing environment. My son is a student and he's doing well. Instructors are patient and caring, they take the time needed to ensure that the students are getting the lessons.

★★★★★ — Howard, Apr 2026

mi hijo asiste a esta academia el no habla inglés y todos an sido muy serviciales a el le ha funcionado bastante son muy buenos he leído comentarios sobre personas quejándose que el instructor es estricto en lo personal creo que no pues los niños van aprender y hacer disciplinados no a jugar u hacer lo que se les…

★★★★★ — Mariana, Mar 2024

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Your first Karate class at American Karate Academy Cedar Hill

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 Karate Academy Cedar Hill

223 FM1382, Cedar Hill, TX75104

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