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Baltimore Karate Club Inc

4.1 ★★★★☆ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Baltimore, Maryland

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Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.

Plan your first class

  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule baltimorekarateclub.org — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (410) 528-9768

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7:30–9 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7:30–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 10:30 AM–12:30 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 Baltimore Karate Club Inc, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

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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 Baltimore Karate Club Inc — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

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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 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“The instructors have a wealth of experience and are keen on helping students learn proper technique.”

From the reviews

This is a great place to learn traditional Shotokan karate. The instructors have a wealth of experience and are keen on helping students learn proper technique. The dojo also follows COVID-19 safety best practices.

★★★★★ — Raymund, Oct 2020

I got a good workout from the place the school made me feel good about myself and training they have been good to me

★★★★★ — Micheal, Nov 2022

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Your first Karate class at Baltimore Karate Club Inc

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 Baltimore Karate Club Inc

707 Park Ave, Baltimore, MD21201

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