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Championship Martial Arts - Swansea

4.7 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Swansea, Illinois

Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule bellevillekarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (618) 416-2222

Hours

Monday 2–8 PM
Tuesday 2–7 PM
Wednesday 2–8 PM
Thursday 2–7 PM
Friday 4–7 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 - Swansea, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 25 mentions

“I was immediately able to see improvement in my son’s self confidence since attending Championship Martial Arts.”

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Teens

“Our 7th grade daughter is in the teen/adult class.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They teach life skills (mat talk) in addition to learning self defense and other karate techniques.”

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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 - Swansea — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“They teach life skills (mat talk) in addition to learning self defense and other karate techniques.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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 94 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Everyone was welcoming and they have created a positive, encouraging atmosphere.”

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“Everyone was welcoming and they have created a positive, encouraging atmosphere.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“They teach life skills (mat talk) in addition to learning self defense and other karate techniques.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“Our son is consistently improving and his confidence in his abilities grows each session thanks to the instructors and their assistants.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 12 mentions

“Her physical strength, stamina, and coordination have improved considerably since she has been attending twice a week-not to mention her self-confidence and skills.”

From the reviews

Our daughter has been doing the tiger program for several months now. She loves being there and playing with friends. The young instructors have impressed us greatly. This photo shows how Sempei Seagle empowered this little kid. The student cries every time they play a particular game.

★★★★★ — Aimee, Nov 2022

We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Championship Martial Arts Swansea!! Our 7th grade daughter is in the teen/adult class. Her physical strength, stamina, and coordination have improved considerably since she has been attending twice a week-not to mention her self-confidence and skills.

★★★★★ — Deb, May 2023

I am in awe of you and want you to know I believe you would make a fantastic educator. You have all the markings. You learn every child’s name, you treat them as individuals, you’re engaging, interesting and have a perfect command of your class.

★★★★★ — Michelle, May 2023

Sensei Dahl & Sempai Seagle are incredible! They've helped my son grow so much! I originally put him into karate a couple years ago to learn self defense, stay active, & gain confidence within himself & his body - & 3T karate has helped him do just that & so much more!

★★★★★ — Feminem, May 2023

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Your first Karate class at Championship Martial Arts - Swansea

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 - Swansea

216 Frank Scott Pkwy E, Swansea, IL62226

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