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Dragonfly Martial Arts

4.8 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Karate dojo in McKinney, Texas

Free trial Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • 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
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  • Website & schedule dragonflyacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (972) 547-4440

Hours

Monday 1–9 PM
Tuesday 1–9 PM
Wednesday 1–9 PM
Thursday 1–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 8 AM–12 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 Dragonfly Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 32 mentions

“Great instructors with lots of patience and understanding for kids, with just the right amount of discipline and communication with parents.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for a place where your child can learn discipline and self-defense in a supportive environment, this is the place to be.”

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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 Dragonfly Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu

“We take BJJ classes with Roman Kilgore.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“If you’re looking for a place where your child can learn discipline and self-defense in a supportive environment, this is the place to be.”

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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 76 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Great instructors with lots of patience and understanding for kids, with just the right amount of discipline and communication with parents.”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“There are no extra charges for belt tests and high-pressure tournaments—just a fun environment to learn martial arts, which has been a perfect fit for my son and our family.”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“If you’re looking for a place where your child can learn discipline and self-defense in a supportive environment, this is the place to be.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 22 mentions

“Our 6 year old son has spent the last 2 years in this program and he's developed much better focus and discipline as a result of their classes.”

From the reviews

2026 Update... My son has been doing martial arts here for over 2 years now and still enjoys the classes, learning new skills and all the instructors. He also loves the extra events; such as beating up mom or dad for Mother's Day or Father's Day, which is just a fun way for moms or dads and their kids to hang out…

★★★★★ — Nicole, Feb 2026

This place is awesome for kids that are looking to learn martial arts and basically improve self-confidence. Steve knows how to communicate well and teach kids how to be their best through small lectures and martial art training.

★★★★★ — R, Dec 2021

My kids are attending this school for the second year. They like going there 3-4 times a week for lessons and love occasional special events. We are happy with their advancement, with attentiveness of the staff. Definitely would recommend Dragonfly School to learn martial arts, discipline and to meet new friends.

★★★★★ — Marija, Jan 2017

Master Williams and his team are phenomenal, balancing the need for discipline and fun, learning and passion. Both my son and I could not more highly recommend DragonFly. It has been a joy to watch my son's confidence, respect, and physicality grow from the first session through the belts. Sign up today!

★★★★★ — Ian, Feb 2023

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Your first Karate class at Dragonfly Martial Arts

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 Dragonfly Martial Arts

6200 Eldorado Pkwy #200, McKinney, TX75070

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