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Champions Gate Karate
4.7 ★★★★★ 80 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Davenport, 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cgkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (863) 424-4800
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8 PM |
| Friday | 2–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Ranchie Xanders is outstanding—he connects with kids in a way that brings out their best, and his dedication, energy, and kindness make a lasting difference.”
“They stress respect for adults and for your peers, and always make sure the kids advocate for themselves and do things for themselves (which was so hard for me at first).”
“The adult classes are very welcoming to all, whether you are just at the beginner level or already have a martial arts background.”
“My son started here in little dragons almost 3 years ago and we have nothing but good things to say about the people and program at Champions Gate Karate.”
“They have karate, sparring, after school programs, and summer camp.”
“The carefully crafted programs help build confidence, character, self awareness, self-respect and self defense skills for kids.”
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“The carefully crafted programs help build confidence, character, self awareness, self-respect and self defense skills for kids.”
What students say
“The sensei is incredibly patient and dedicated with the kids, and it’s clear that teaching is a true passion.”
“The environment is disciplined yet very welcoming, and the instructors teach each technique with patience, energy, and genuine passion.”
“The environment is disciplined yet very welcoming, and the instructors teach each technique with patience, energy, and genuine passion.”
“The environment is disciplined yet very welcoming, and the instructors teach each technique with patience, energy, and genuine passion.”
“We've been with Champions Gate Karate for over 4 years now and my son just love that place, the owners and the staffs there.”
“They stress respect for adults and for your peers, and always make sure the kids advocate for themselves and do things for themselves (which was so hard for me at first).”
From the reviews
Great place to learn all things karate, staff is great! Structured, sensei’s are no nonsense! Tough skin required 💪🏼
We've been with Champions Gate Karate for over 4 years now and my son just love that place, the owners and the staffs there. They are like another family to my son since we don't have family in this area. In September of this year 2025 we had the opportunity to watched our son tested for his first degree black belt.
Challenging Karate classes from beginner to experienced. Belts increase with knowledge and growth. Sensei is knowledgeable and teaches with a good discipline. Overall impressed with the staff and pricing. Classes include weapons and Sparing.
Our family has been part of Champions Gate Karate for over two years, and the experience has been exceptional. Our older daughter has grown tremendously—not only in karate, but in confidence, discipline, and focus. She sees the dojo as a second home, and the instructors as extended family.
New to Karate? Start at Champions Gate Karate
Champions Gate 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 Champions Gate 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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