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Black Lightning Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in DeBary, Florida

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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
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  • Phone (386) 882-1206

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–8:30 PM
Friday 4:30–8:30 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Black Lightning Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 11 mentions

“The owner really loves Martial arts and will take the time to work with each kid to make sure they are learning, progressing and having fun.”

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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 Black Lightning Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo

“Excellent place where the kids can learn about Karate and Taekwondo 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏”

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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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“Awesome karate school, has done so much for my son. His confidence has improved so much sense starting.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“The teachers are very good with the kids, great prices and small classes!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 3 mentions

“They're learning focus & self-discipline along with martial arts, body movement & control, and general exercise.”

From the reviews

Instructors are excellent! The kids love it! They're learning focus & self-discipline along with martial arts, body movement & control, and general exercise.

★★★★★ — Cynthia, Sep 2020

This place is great. The owner really loves Martial arts and will take the time to work with each kid to make sure they are learning, progressing and having fun. They do anything from little children (around five) to adult classes and the classes are at various times so you can make it work to your schedule.

★★★★★ — Buck, Jul 2019

All the Instructors are so nice and friendly. Great price and environment. My kids love this school very much.

★★★★★ — Sarah, Apr 2024

Awesome karate school, has done so much for my son. His confidence has improved so much sense starting. Thank you!

★★★★★ — Tami, Feb 2015

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Your first Karate class at Black Lightning Martial Arts

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 Black Lightning Martial Arts

961 Diplomat Dr Ste 103, DeBary, FL32713

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