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Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense (Karate, Martial Arts)
5 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Dallas, Texas
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule dallaskenpo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 214-351-5367
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 1–3 pm |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been with the dojo before and during the pandemic.”
“Though it’s not ideal, my daughter is loving the private lessons and enjoying the zoom classes.”
“I was a bit hesitant it may be too much since he was just a beginner, but loved it!”
Other martial arts here
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What students say
From the reviews
This place is great!!! My 5 and 6 year old have been going for over a month and absolutely love it. I may have more fun watching them. All the instructors are great, patient and keep it engaged and fun. Kids learn a lot more then karate including respect and patience. Grateful to have this place in our neighborhood.
This is where you want your kids to train in karate! They work on building the whole kid along with karate skills. Their instructors are caring and top-notch, and their leadership program for older students with advanced belts is so amazing. Adult program is also available with a great group!
I learned martial arts kenpo my kata’s if i practiced circle of the leopard statue of the crane circle of the tiger and combat Bo i like technique’s i can fight back America to be a warrior always karate staffs it’s the best i am happy it’s karate time
This is the second time I’ve booked this same party….but for my youngest son this time. My son and his Kindergarten buddies had the BEST time! I heard from other moms saying their kids were practicing ninja moves all weekend long.
New to Karate? Start at Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense (Karate, Martial Arts)
Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense (Karate, Martial Arts) 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 Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense (Karate, Martial Arts)
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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