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Champion Karate
5 ★★★★★ 251 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lake Mary, Florida
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 (ages 3–18) — 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 championkaratefl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 407-322-1434
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As parents, we are always looking for activities that help our children grow not just physically, but also as confident, respectful, and disciplined individuals.”
“Sarah has gone above and beyond to help both of our daughters by pulling them out on the side and giving them words of encouragement and also work with them one on one.”
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What students say
“” (at their graduation to white belts, they got to break through their first board and written on their boards were two things they wanted to “ breakthrough”….”
“As parents, we are always looking for activities that help our children grow not just physically, but also as confident, respectful, and disciplined individuals.”
“The instructors don’t just teach techniques—they emphasize focus, respect, and accountability in every class.”
“Their program for 5-6 year olds has been so good for our son's confidence and he has been building on his skills week by week!”
“What sets this school apart is its strong foundation in the American Kenpo system.”
“As parents, we are always looking for activities that help our children grow not just physically, but also as confident, respectful, and disciplined individuals.”
From the reviews
Mike and his team are absolutely incredible at what they do! They come with an energy that’s contagiously inspiring to the kids! My daughter was a complete introvert, extremely shy, and would go into a shell even being around a small group.
As parents, we are always looking for activities that help our children grow not just physically, but also as confident, respectful, and disciplined individuals. Champion Karate has exceeded every expectation we had. From the moment we walked through the doors, we felt welcomed.
All the CK instructors are excellent at striking a delicate balance between being tough yet nurturing. They are also great at explaining the subtleties of more complex moves, especially when under fire from my "barrage" of questions. ;-) I look forward to continuing my martial arts odyssey with the CK family! :-)
As a parent of a Junior Elite student, I’ve been extremely impressed with the level of discipline and structure my child has developed through training at Champion Karate in Lake Mary. What sets this school apart is its strong foundation in the American Kenpo system.
New to Karate? Start at Champion Karate
Champion Karate comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Champion Karate
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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