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Canino's Karate & Boxing Studio

4.8 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Dania Beach, Florida

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule caninoskarateandboxingstudio.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (954) 925-1143

Hours

Monday 3:30–8 PM
Tuesday 3:30–8 PM
Wednesday 3:30–8 PM
Thursday 3:30–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 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 Canino's Karate & Boxing Studio, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 2 mentions

“Terrific with young kids learning the sweet science!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The real deal for real boxing and Kickboxing training, absolutely the best from beginners to pro's.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring 3 mentions

“Additionally, there’s always some form of sparring, including at the end of class, which is such a rare and welcome bonus if you’re serious about improving.”

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💪 Women's Karate

“As a woman myself, I’ve always felt respected here, which hasn’t always been the case at other male-owned boxing gyms.”

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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 Canino's Karate & Boxing Studio — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“The real deal for real boxing and Kickboxing training, absolutely the best from beginners to pro's.”

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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 31 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“One of the best gyms not just in South Florida but in the world, Bonnie is an amazing coach.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The real deal for real boxing and Kickboxing training, absolutely the best from beginners to pro's.”

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“All the staff were welcoming and very professional.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 6 mentions

“Additionally, there’s always some form of sparring, including at the end of class, which is such a rare and welcome bonus if you’re serious about improving.”

great workout & fitness 3 mentions

“The boxing and conditioning classes were fun and motivating.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I also love that it’s women-owned - it adds an extra layer of pride in supporting the space.”

From the reviews

Very well operated boxing gyn for all ages. Terrific with young kids learning the sweet science!

★★★★★ — James, May 2021

Canino’s Boxing Gym is the perfect, homey boxing gym I didn’t know I was missing. I’m beyond happy to have found this spot - it’s exactly the kind of old-school boxing environment I had been searching for, and the kind I truly value when choosing a gym.

★★★★★ — Sofia, Aug 2025

Canino’s is a great place to train at. The boxing and conditioning classes were fun and motivating. All the staff were welcoming and very professional. This gym is the perfect place for all fitness levels. If you’re looking to get in better shape and have fun then look no more! Stop by Canino’s and try a boxing class!

★★★★★ — Melissa, Mar 2019

Fantastic boxing gym! Weekly boxing and kick-boxing condition classes with light sparring on the weekends. Good group of guys and girls that enjoy hitting the bags and body work. Highly recommended from beginner boxers to competitive amateur and pro fighters. Top-notch workout 🥊

★★★★★ — Asher, Apr 2019

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New to Karate? Start at Canino's Karate & Boxing Studio

Canino's Karate & Boxing Studio 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Canino's Karate & Boxing Studio

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 Canino's Karate & Boxing Studio

56 N Federal Highway #Loft, Dania Beach, FL33004

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