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Bob Otto's School of Karate
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Edgewater, Florida
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
- 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 bobottoskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 386-423-2008
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My grandson Collin has attended the school for almost a year and our whole family has enjoyed observing the classes.”
“I joined the UST class because as a woman who routinely has to venture into high crime areas I thought it would be wise to learn some self defense tactics.”
“I joined the UST class because as a woman who routinely has to venture into high crime areas I thought it would be wise to learn some self defense tactics.”
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“I joined the UST class because as a woman who routinely has to venture into high crime areas I thought it would be wise to learn some self defense tactics.”
What students say
“Bob and the other sensei are knowledgeable and very professional.”
“My grandson Collin has attended the school for almost a year and our whole family has enjoyed observing the classes.”
“I've been attending for about two years, and I still can't put into words how beautiful everything about this art form is.”
“I canceled my gym membership due to the conditioning I get in class.”
“I don’t know a lot about this world, but I know it’s teaching her Karate, discipline, and a positive sense of personal achievement and respect of others.”
From the reviews
I never got a chance to train with Mr otto but his personal skills are awesome he spoke with me was up front and honest he also teaches a style that is great for self defense and is in my opinion the most effective form of karate for self defense uechi ryu I've heard nothing but good of Mr Otto and his school I pray…
I joined the UST class because as a woman who routinely has to venture into high crime areas I thought it would be wise to learn some self defense tactics. The training is awesome and realistic (unlike some other "self defense" classes I took in the past). Expect to get into shape...
I've been attending for about two years, and I still can't put into words how beautiful everything about this art form is. Whenever I'm training, I always think about the history that this dojo is carrying. Every move I do was carefully thought-out many years ago by the masters who developed it.
My daughter who is 7 has loved learning Karate here. I don’t know a lot about this world, but I know it’s teaching her Karate, discipline, and a positive sense of personal achievement and respect of others.
New to Karate? Start at Bob Otto's School of Karate
Bob Otto's School of 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 Bob Otto's School of 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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