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Amerikick Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 84 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule amerikicksouthphilly.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 215-462-2467
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | 3–8:15 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The staff and instructors are extremely welcoming and earnest in trying to understand how best to teach you or your children the curriculum based on your interests!”
“Young girls learned not only self defense but mind control and better patience.”
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“Young girls learned not only self defense but mind control and better patience.”
What students say
“Great instructors and a clean and friendly environment!”
“The staff and instructors are extremely welcoming and earnest in trying to understand how best to teach you or your children the curriculum based on your interests!”
“Our son who is 5 yrs old absolutely loves it.”
“It was worth every bit of money and time.”
“Shout out to Sensei Jason and Cro to making karate fun and helping the children learn discipline, respect, strength, and core values for life.”
From the reviews
The best place for child growth in South Philly! Maybe sounds a bit over the top, but I kid you not. My son has been there for over four years. He’s not always the easiest kid to manage, but Jason, Croseilles and the rest of the Senseis at Amerikick have a special, patient way with kids, even the ones that are harder…
My son of 13 loves this place! Amerikick Karate is a a super awesome place! full of positive energy. They have a great stage and the teachers are really good! I mean the kids learn fast! The teachers and are also as nice and wonderful as can be. I always love going here with my son to class.
Learning self defense was always intimidating to me at other schools. The instructors here are friendly and their expertise shines through. They teach in a way that makes the moves seem realistic if I needed to apply them in real life. The training drills have really helped my flexibility and execution of the moves.
My son trained under the Leadership of Owner Jason Helmer. I was blessed to have found AmerKick, they changed his life. This is an awesome studio with EXCELLENT instructors. It was worth every bit of money and time.
Your first Karate class at Amerikick 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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