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Dallas Kyokushin Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Dallas, Texas
Part of Kyokushin Karate
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule texaskyokushin.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (469) 992-3591
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–12:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11 AM–12:30 PM, 5–6 PM, 7–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 11 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“The Sensei is a very dedicated and talented teacher whose commitment to teaching martial arts is evident by passion the demonstrated in his students, both adult and children.”
“I enjoy the balance of traditional forms with sparring and drills for practical application, and I find the sense of community within the dojo provides the support needed to grow.”
“I actually take semi-private lessons with him at my friends dojo in Hurst, Tx.”
“and you get enough self defense and more then about what do you pay.”
Other martial arts here
“I have extensive Muay Thai and mma experience, and I was looking for a new martial arts venture.”
“MMA is always a great option, however, I wanted to get involved with one that still had full contact sparring while being rooted in tradition.”
“and you get enough self defense and more then about what do you pay.”
What students say
“The Sensei is a very dedicated and talented teacher whose commitment to teaching martial arts is evident by passion the demonstrated in his students, both adult and children.”
“Sensei Duval has a humble site for his Kyokushin Karate; no photo gallery, no birthday party advertisements, no intent to impress how 'inclusive' his dojo is.”
“I enjoy the balance of traditional forms with sparring and drills for practical application, and I find the sense of community within the dojo provides the support needed to grow.”
“The classes are a training mixture of mind, body and spirit through full contact kumite/ sparring, meditation, and hard work of basics and drilling(kihon).”
“Kyokushin Karate means "The Ultimate Truth" Where students learn the final truth about their physical and mental limits to push these limits in being stronger in body and mind.”
“Suitable for both kids and adults, Kyokushin is a traditional Japanese Karate, which instills, discipline and respect.”
From the reviews
Kyokushin Kai Karate has the well-earned reputation of the “The Strongest Karate,” it is the choice of top UFC fighters George St. Pierre and Bas Rutten. Founded by Mas Oyama, and brought to America in the 1960s by Tadashi Nakamura and Shigeru Oyama, Kyokushin Kai Karate has approximately 12 million practitioners…
Hello, so I’m a new student at Dallas kyokushin and I love it. I have extensive Muay Thai and mma experience, and I was looking for a new martial arts venture. Dallas Kyokushin is my favorite place I’ve trained so far. The training is REALLY hard like legit kickboxing and so much physical exercise.
Love it here! The training is powerful, feels personal, and will only bring out the best in you. I am already seeing this as I have FINALLY embarked upon the Kyokushin Karate path. Great for children, too! My daughters are also students here!
Sensei Duval has a humble site for his Kyokushin Karate; no photo gallery, no birthday party advertisements, no intent to impress how 'inclusive' his dojo is. There is a row of students in karate uniform sitting on a wooden floor. The seriousness of the site as well as his philosophy made me decide to visit the dojo.
New to Karate? Start at Dallas Kyokushin Karate
Dallas Kyokushin Karate 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 Dallas Kyokushin 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.
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