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Christian Karate Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Edmond, Oklahoma
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule christiankarateacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 405-850-0844
Hours
| Monday | 3:15–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:15–9:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:15–8 pm |
| Thursday | 3:15–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids have been taking Karate classes with Chuck Denton for a few months now and it has been such a great experience.”
“Jonathan was amazing and had all sorts of games planned, a mini karate lesson, board breaking and even cutting the cake with a real sword.”
Other martial arts here
“The Jiu-jitsu program while new, is incredibly well put together and a perfect start for any Jiu-jitsu practitioner at any level.”
What students say
“The facility has an awesome environment with amazing instructors.”
“I love that there are no contracts and you get family discounts.”
“Master Lewis is AMAZING with my kids. My boys LOVE their classes. I love that there are no contracts and you get family discounts.”
“Master Lewis was impressive, explained his approach and philosophy with me, and showed great care, focus and understanding with my daughter.”
From the reviews
Robert and April Lewis are great people with a gift for leading and motivating. This is the absolute best place in Edmond for families to train in Karate.
Master Lewis is AMAZING with my kids. My boys LOVE their classes. I love that there are no contracts and you get family discounts.
This has been such a good thing for my son and has helped him build confidence! Everyone here is amazing.
Wonderful place to experience martial arts. All the instructors are A+. If you love Christ and want to learn how to navigate the world and defend yourself this is the place for you. The Jiu-jitsu program while new, is incredibly well put together and a perfect start for any Jiu-jitsu practitioner at any level.
New to Karate? Start at Christian Karate Academy
Christian Karate Academy 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 Christian Karate Academy
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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