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America's Best Karate / AB Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 227 Google reviews · Karate dojo in El Paso, Texas
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule americaskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (915) 833-3400
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They do an amazing job balancing discipline with encouragement, which makes the classes not only fun but also motivating, my son really enjoyed his time at ABK!”
“Its not all about fighting, its a whole lot more: Life lessons, self defense, bully skills communication, and self-esteem building skills.”
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“Its not all about fighting, its a whole lot more: Life lessons, self defense, bully skills communication, and self-esteem building skills.”
What students say
“Arias is an amazing teacher, mentor and now friend to our entire family!”
“Very clean facility, staff is great, super friendly, courteous, attentive and made us feel welcomed.”
“My daughter learned discipline, perseverance, teamwork, and leadership skills at AB Karate!”
“They do an amazing job balancing discipline with encouragement, which makes the classes not only fun but also motivating, my son really enjoyed his time at ABK!”
From the reviews
American Best Karate has had a wonderful impact on my daughter. She started out very introverted and shy, but over time she’s gained so much confidence. While she’s still a naturally quiet child, she now feels comfortable making friends in new places and isn’t afraid to participate.
America's best karate is an awesome place to bring your kids at any age to start their journey to learn martial arts. The instructors are all very professional and overly qualified and the classes are not overly full and each student gets instruction from the coaches individually during each class.
Our son has absolutely loved his experience here! We enrolled him at 3 years old, and it has already helped so much with discipline, focus, listening skills, and even anger management. The instructors are patient, encouraging, and truly great with young kids. Mr. Mauricio, Mr. Kevin, and Mr.
I am extremely impressed with the whole staff and how they have embraced my son. It is a great place and the respect they teach and the respect the have for everyone . I am so happy we found this gem of a place.
New to Karate? Start at America's Best Karate / AB Karate
America's Best Karate / AB Karate 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 America's Best Karate / AB 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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