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Bushido Ryu Dojo -Krav Maga, Karate, Jujitsu, Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★★★★★ 131 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Dania Beach, Florida

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • 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
  • Membership memberships around $198/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
  • 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
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule bushidoknights.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 954-249-4998

Hours

Monday 10 am–9 pm
Tuesday 10 am–9 pm
Wednesday 10 am–9 pm
Thursday 10 am–9 pm
Friday 10 am–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–9 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 Bushido Ryu Dojo -Krav Maga, Karate, Jujitsu, Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 2 mentions

“Kimlings is awesome place very nice people takes good care of the kids i would recommend to everyone”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“Weather you are just starting your journey a beginner or already have a background in Martial Arts, this is an excellent place to train.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 8 mentions

“I have developed a set of self defense skills and I am completely confident that I can defend myself if I were ever attacked.”

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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 Bushido Ryu Dojo -Krav Maga, Karate, Jujitsu, Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo

“For years I would drive by Bushido Knights Rue wondering what was going on in that all adult school as I rushed home from TaeKwonDo class to shower and get to my third shift job.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 6 mentions

“I have developed a set of self defense skills and I am completely confident that I can defend myself if I were ever attacked.”

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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 131 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 7 mentions

“War Arts School , trained with them for a year really solid friendly group of people, Sensei Gerry very knowledgeable and really breaks things down simply.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 7 mentions

“If you agree to the terms, and he feels that you are a good candidate, you honored with a white belt to begin your journey as a martial artist.”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“War Arts School , trained with them for a year really solid friendly group of people, Sensei Gerry very knowledgeable and really breaks things down simply.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Sensei is very knowledgeable and always there for you to make sure you are learning the right technique.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I have seen women too getting the right training and they end up being very confident about using their skills in real life.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 6 mentions

“On top of that, many of the people that come here have already one or more black belts from other disciplines which makes the dojo a trove of knowledge.”

From the reviews

For years I would drive by Bushido Knights Rue wondering what was going on in that all adult school as I rushed home from TaeKwonDo class to shower and get to my third shift job. Finally I was passing by on a night off and decided to check it out.

★★★★★ — John, Aug 2019

I currently train at the Bushido Ryu Dojo. It’s been a little over a year. I try to go twice a week. If I were to guess the ages range from 17-65 years old. Most of us came with no martial arts experience whatsoever. I am currently a purple belt. Both men and women train together and come from all walks of life.

★★★★★ — Ron, Jul 2024

The Best Self Defense Martial Arts School in South Florida. While most academies teach sport martial arts, this school prepares you for real life situations, street combat, hand to hand fighting, defense against sticks, knives, guns, even multiple attackers.

★★★★★ — Rey, Jul 2018

Bushido Ryu is in my opinion, one of the few true dojos in the U.S. outside of Japan. What is taught here is far more than just self defense or points based karate showmanship. I have been attending for roughly 3 weeks now, and my life has already been forever changed.

★★★★★ — Sage, Dec 2025

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New to Karate? Start at Bushido Ryu Dojo -Krav Maga, Karate, Jujitsu, Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale

Bushido Ryu Dojo -Krav Maga, Karate, Jujitsu, Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first Karate class at Bushido Ryu Dojo -Krav Maga, Karate, Jujitsu, Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale

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 Bushido Ryu Dojo -Krav Maga, Karate, Jujitsu, Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale

35 SW 1st Ave, Dania Beach, FL33004

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