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Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek

4.7 ★★★★★ 78 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule oakcreekmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 414-250-7615

Hours

Monday 12–9 pm
Tuesday 12–9 pm
Wednesday 12–9 pm
Thursday 12–9 pm
Friday 12–9 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 Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 35 mentions

“My son wanted nothing to do with karate when we first suggested signing him up with a martial arts school, but once at the evaluation, he was sold.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“Safe and healthy learning environment for kids of all ages to learn Karate at any level (beginner/advanced).”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I take my autistic son in for one on one lessons and Tom is so patient with him.”

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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 Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo

“I honestly didn’t know much about the different martial art disciplines (Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido, etc.”

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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 78 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 5 mentions

“Sensei Tom is patient and on point with all the students and parents alike and teaches in ways the youth seem to pick and get the techniques that stick!”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“This was a great investment our family made this year that we look forward to every Monday Thursday night with everyone in the class!”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“My son has come a long ways and I can see his confidence has grown!”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Watching my daughter’s confidence grow has been worth every penny!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 22 mentions

“I’m really happy he has a place in addition to school to stay active and build his self-confidence, as well as meet other kids.”

From the reviews

Our family joined Championship Martial Arts 4 years ago and have been so happy with our decision. My kids enjoy karate. My eldest has already earned his black belt and my youngest is working hard to get there too.

★★★★★ — Jill, Nov 2023

Since attending this program my child has experienced so much growth and development mentally and physically! Sensei Tom is patient and on point with all the students and parents alike and teaches in ways the youth seem to pick and get the techniques that stick!

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Apr 2024

Our daughter LOVES it here. She’s grown so much over the past year and her confidence has exploded. The skills she has learned are really sticking and she always looks forward to going. The instructors are fantastic and make classes fun and engaging.

★★★★★ — Caitlin, Apr 2024

My son always happy and looking forward to his classes. This place is very friendly, amazing and a comfortable place where kids can let their energy out. Staff is very nice, patience,motivating and supportive.

★★★★★ — Ms, Mar 2025

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New to Karate? Start at Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek

Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek 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.

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Your first Karate class at Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek

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 Championship Martial Arts - Oak Creek

8641 S Howell Ave, Oak Creek, WI53154

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