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Champion Karate Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Irving, Texas

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
  • 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 championkarateacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (469) 620-3354

Hours

Monday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Friday 5–9 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 Champion Karate Academy, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 22 mentions

“They really work with my son to accommodate special needs, and the teachers are international competitors and amazing with the kids.”

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🌀 Kata (Forms)

“Shihan Pon and Shihan Sen are very kind, and they helped me a lot with learning different katas and kumite techniques alike.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“Shihan Pon and Shihan Sen are very kind, and they helped me a lot with learning different katas and kumite techniques alike.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo) 2 mentions

“Sensei Sai, Shihan Pon Malar has been very supportive throughout.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“This is a fantastic place for anyone looking to learn karate, self-defense, or personal growth.”

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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 Champion Karate Academy — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“This is a fantastic place for anyone looking to learn karate, self-defense, or personal growth.”

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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 80 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“This dojo has amazing coaches and lets students achieve their true potential.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“It is a very exceptional place to learn karate me and my brother started in the summer of 2022 and even on the first day we felt like we have been coming here for many years.”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“What truly stands out is that the academy is run by a dedicated and professional karate family who are passionate about teaching and developing true martial artists.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 5 mentions

“Instructors are not only successful in training students for Nationals and Olympics, they personally train students from Day 1 as they believe in getting the basics right.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The instructors are patient, skilled, and great with kids.”

active competition / tournament team 9 mentions

“The experience of the trainers (winning gold, silver, and bronze medals at international competitions including the Olympic Games and World Championships) is priceless.”

From the reviews

If you want your kid to achieve more than a belt in karate then there is no better place than CKA. I am so happy that my son participates in competitive karate tournaments because of CKA's excellent preparation and training for tournaments.

★★★★★ — Madhu, Dec 2020

It is a very exceptional place to learn karate me and my brother started in the summer of 2022 and even on the first day we felt like we have been coming here for many years. The coaches are very intuitive, fun, and create a homely environment and learning. It is hands down the best place to learn.

★★★★★ — Mayank, Oct 2025

This dojo has amazing coaches and lets students achieve their true potential. The learning here can be seen all around throughout all ages and skill levels. If you are looking forward to having a great place to learn or practice karate, then this is the place for you.

★★★★★ — Advit, Jan 2024

I had an amazing experience with this dojo. My son is attending classes here and the progress they've made is remarkable. The instructors are highly skilled in karate, but they are also incredibly patient, supportive, and dedicated towards each student.

★★★★★ — Nandana, Aug 2024

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Your first Karate class at Champion Karate Academy

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 Champion Karate Academy

2010 Market Pl Blvd, Irving, TX75063

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