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Champaign-Urbana Kempo
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Champaign, Illinois
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cukempo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend coming here to lean self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend coming here to lean self-defense.”
What students say
“The instruction here is for a person that wants to defend themselves and their family, while getting some great exercise while increasing their flexibility, and mobility.”
From the reviews
Alan Creech @ CU Kempo. Is a very soft spoken patient person, who truly loves and understands his art. His attitude reflects the confidence he has in his martial arts ability.
Alan is a great and patient instructor. Chris is also great. I highly recommend coming here to lean self-defense.
Your first Karate class at Champaign-Urbana Kempo
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. 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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