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Coconut Creek Karate

5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Coconut Creek, Florida

Karate dojo Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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

  • 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 bestshotokan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (561) 703-5367

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6–8:30 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
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 Coconut Creek Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 3 mentions

“If you are looking for a best karate in Coconut Creek where your kids can learn discipline and respect.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“The advanced students stay the beginners class to help the beginners.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Great people , great instructor you cannot go wrong if you want to learn True Karate as passed dowwn from the Masters .”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Be aware that you will leave your first class with a sense of worth and we'll-being.”

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“All the students are supportive of each other making this a warm and friendly dojo.”

traditional style & affiliation 4 mentions

“Traditional Shotokan Karate combines body and spirit; Tom is a patient and compassionate sensei who understands the differences among students, both young and old.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“If you are looking for a best karate in Coconut Creek where your kids can learn discipline and respect.”

From the reviews

Sensei Tom Leeman instructs traditional Shotokan karate to young and old with a fun and engaging teaching style!

★★★★★ — Cici, Mar 2017

I enrolled my 7-year-old kid about 5 months ago. I wanted him to gain self-confidence, discipline and become more active and energyful. His progress after just a few weeks was amazing.

★★★★★ — Iván, May 2017

This place got recommended to me by my friend who got his black belt here. Love this place and Sensei Tom Leeman. The students and sensei are warm and supportive of eachother. The advanced students stay the beginners class to help the beginners. Nice instruction and I am currently a yellow belt. Oss🥋

★★★★★ — Bailey, Apr 2019

Traditional Shotokan Karate combines body and spirit; Tom is a patient and compassionate sensei who understands the differences among students, both young and old. Be aware that you will leave your first class with a sense of worth and we'll-being.

★★★★★ — Sheldon, May 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

New to Karate? Start at Coconut Creek Karate

Coconut Creek 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Coconut Creek 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.

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 Coconut Creek Karate

4455 Sol Press Blvd, Coconut Creek, FL33073

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