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Buckingham's ATA Martial Arts & Karate For Kids
4.9 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Rapid City, South Dakota
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule buckinghamsatamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 605-343-7305
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Taekwondo helps kids learn discipline, show respect, develop leadership skills, build friendships, and improve fitness skills.”
“We have improved our self defense skills and my favorite part is the chore tracking sheets that keep the kids organized at home and their actually doing the chores!”
Other martial arts here
“The Buckinghams are friendly and encouraging to all their students, and they provide excellent instruction in Taekwondo.”
“We have improved our self defense skills and my favorite part is the chore tracking sheets that keep the kids organized at home and their actually doing the chores!”
What students say
“The Buckinghams are friendly and encouraging to all their students, and they provide excellent instruction in Taekwondo.”
“Buckingham give the class both a profession feel with a family aspect that I don’t believe could be achieved by another Martial Arts environment.”
“My daughter has not only improved her martial arts techniques but also gained valuable life skills.”
“My sons confidence level has improved immensely since we have been stationed here while attending their classes.”
“Buckinghams Palace ATA Martial Arts School will be our new hang out as my Princess will learn self defense while building confidence & pursuing a dream.”
From the reviews
My grandkids started over a year ago. They had so much fun that I joined them. As the "oldest student" in the class I have learned a lot. The Buckinghams are great instructors with both the kids and us old folk.
My son has been in a Karate class here for over a year. I have seen an amazing change in him since, he has always been well behaved but his confidence has grown substantially. The teachers Mr. and Mrs.
My youngest daughter has been training at this studio for more than three years, and she recently earned her black belt. The Buckinghams are friendly and encouraging to all their students, and they provide excellent instruction in Taekwondo.
My son has been attending classes here for about two years and he loves it. The principles they teach and instill in the kids are invaluable. Mr and Mrs Buckingham really strive to teach the kids karate but also discipline.
Your first Karate class at Buckingham's ATA Martial Arts & Karate For Kids
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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