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DeSoto Karate and Dance

4.6 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in DeSoto, Texas

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday 5–8:30 pm
Wednesday 5–7 pm
Thursday 5–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–2 pm
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 DeSoto Karate and Dance, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 5 mentions

“This was my daughter's 1st year attending classes for the Pink class (3-4 yr olds) and she loved it!”

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Teens 2 mentions

“It had been years and I still remember many of the things he has taught me which has been of help to me through my high school years.”

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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 DeSoto Karate and Dance — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 19 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“The dance instructor is great with children.”

From the reviews

My grandson loves taking Karate classes there. He has finally found his niche. It is teaching him great discipline , balance and strength. His Sensi is a great teacher. I recommend all children to take these classes. Thankyou Mr. Pelusi. 🤗

★★★★★ — G, Dec 2017

This was my daughter's 1st year attending classes for the Pink class (3-4 yr olds) and she loved it! The teachers are very sweet,knowledgeable, and caring. Definitely recommend if your looking to put your little one in a beginner dance class!

★★★★★ — Jasmine, Jun 2023

This is my daughters second year here. The dance instructor is great with children. She has fun

★★★★★ — Kimberly, Apr 2015

I took karate with Sensei Pelusi when I was younger! It had been years and I still remember many of the things he has taught me which has been of help to me through my high school years. I am extremely thankful to have had him as my first martial arts sensei! He raises the bar very high!

★★★★★ — Carly, May 2020

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Your first Karate class at DeSoto Karate and Dance

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 DeSoto Karate and Dance

103 E Belt Line Rd, DeSoto, TX75115

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