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America's Best Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 213 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 elpasofamilymartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (915) 857-3181
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Since my son started karate at at AB Karate, he has started to develop confidence and his disciplined has improved incredably.”
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What students say
“From day one, everyone who works and teaches here has been so welcoming, patient, and kind in helping her acclimate to the environment.”
“I have seen a huge difference since my son started here. He loves coming to class and also loves all of his instructors.”
“Since my son started karate at at AB Karate, he has started to develop confidence and his disciplined has improved incredably.”
From the reviews
I started bringing my daughter by doing the free trial and she absolutely fell in love with the program. She’s grown so much mentally and I’ve seen the positive changes at home.
I'm glad we walked into AB Karate that one day, four years ago. Our daughter just became a 1st Degree Black Belt, thanks to the awesome staff, current and past. Their instructors have all been amazing! Marley is now looking forward to putting in the work & dedication so she can attain her 2nd Degree Black Belt.
I highly recommend Americas Best Karate. The entire staff is friendly and helpful. Master Candia keeps his staff well trained with a well thought out plan for every class. The facility is well kept and clean.
This place is a nice place for your kids to learn and be very disciplined America's Best Karate Thank you for your commitment to our program and staying with us for these years of training. We can't wait to see your kids earn their black belts and beyond.
New to Karate? Start at America's Best Karate
America's Best 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
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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