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Chandler Martial Arts Center
5 ★★★★★ 30 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Chandler, Arizona
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule cmacus.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-839-3009
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I highly recommend CMAC to both children and adults interested in learning karate, improving their fitness, or seeking a supportive and enriching community.”
“There are even competition classes for kids and adults, as well as women only classes.”
“Parents, other adults, teens, and kids all attend classes appropriate for their age and have a choice of attending the “basic” and/or “advanced” classes.”
“My 14 year old daughter was struggling with anxiety and after doing private lessons with Sensei Kelly, she is handling her stress and has learned amazing self defense skills.”
“My 14 year old daughter was struggling with anxiety and after doing private lessons with Sensei Kelly, she is handling her stress and has learned amazing self defense skills.”
“I have started attending the adult classes myself and thoroughly enjoy being here.”
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“My 14 year old daughter was struggling with anxiety and after doing private lessons with Sensei Kelly, she is handling her stress and has learned amazing self defense skills.”
What students say
“I highly recommend CMAC to both children and adults interested in learning karate, improving their fitness, or seeking a supportive and enriching community.”
“They take the time to ensure each student understands the techniques and principles, regardless of their skill level.”
“It is a great workout, all while having fun and learning valuable self defense skills at the same time!”
“They are phenomenal here and I see my son gain confidence , discipline and knowledge, that will set him and everyone up for success.”
“They are phenomenal here and I see my son gain confidence , discipline and knowledge, that will set him and everyone up for success.”
From the reviews
We have been training here under Sensei Moore and others for many years. This dojo is a family to us and had built not only karate skills, but life and character in our children that they carry with them beyond the dojo walls.
Helped me gain self-confidence. You get to stay fit and learn self-defense at the same time.
I am so grateful for Sensei Kelly and Sensei Atisa at Chandler Martial Arts Center. My 14 year old daughter was struggling with anxiety and after doing private lessons with Sensei Kelly, she is handling her stress and has learned amazing self defense skills.
Great place, newly remodeled. The teachers are very knowledgeable and great with kids. My daughter goes here and loves it. They teach about stranger danger, defense moves and respect. I would recommend this dojo to any parent out there.
New to Karate? Start at Chandler Martial Arts Center
Chandler Martial Arts Center comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Chandler Martial Arts Center
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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