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Central Florida Budokai Karate Do

4.8 ★★★★★ 43 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Orlando, Florida

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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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule skcorlando.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (407) 745-4982

Hours

Monday 12–8 PM
Tuesday 12–8 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM–8 PM
Thursday 12–8 PM
Friday 12–8 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 Central Florida Budokai Karate Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 31 mentions

“My son receives excellent care; Jenny Zapata always goes far and beyond for all children, she is amazing, loving and reliable at all times.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They show them discipline and self defense.”

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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 Central Florida Budokai Karate Do — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“They show them discipline and self defense.”

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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 43 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 13 mentions

“I had my daughter here and it is a great place for the kids to have fun and learn karate, the staff is so friendly and helpful.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions
builds confidence, discipline & respect 8 mentions

“They make sure he completes him homework daily, and his class has really help him with strength and focus.”

From the reviews

I just love the experience my son has had at the Central Florida Budokai Karate Do Academy. He has attended the Academy since it first opened. Everyone there has treated my son like family, ensuring he doesn't miss a beat while under their care.

★★★★★ — Sunny, Aug 2018

I had my son since it was 5 years old and he love it, he used to have behavior issues and the improvement that He had thanks to Budokai Karate is so notable, he is now 8th and he is so into karate that his anger problems disappeared, he does the homework while being here and the staff is awesome and the communication…

★★★★★ — Dragon, Aug 2018

I am greatfull for Sport Karate Center. My son receives excellent care; Jenny Zapata always goes far and beyond for all children, she is amazing, loving and reliable at all times. The instructor Sensei Bacardi teach high level Karate, kids enjoy grappling, fight nights and weapons nights.

★★★★★ — Jacqueline, Dec 2018

this is the place to put your child in. Everyone there is very kind, respectful and very understanding. Always willing to help you and they treat the kids as one of their own. One big happy family. I wouldn’t change this place for any other one. They have summer camps. They show them discipline and self defense.

★★★★★ — Marcela, Jun 2018

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Your first Karate class at Central Florida Budokai Karate Do

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 Central Florida Budokai Karate Do

2000 Falcon Trace Blvd #142, Orlando, FL32837

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