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Elevate Martial Arts Glendale

5 ★★★★★ 347 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Glendale, Arizona

Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 9 am–9 pm
Tuesday 9 am–9 pm
Wednesday 9 am–9 pm
Thursday 9 am–9 pm
Friday 9 am–9 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 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 Elevate Martial Arts Glendale, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 33 mentions

“If you’re a parent in Glendale looking for a martial arts program that truly pours into your kids, I highly recommend Ucelo Martial Arts.”

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

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu 2 mentions

“They take their time working with Christopher on his jiu-jitsu moves, exercises, punches, and kicks.”

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🥊 Kickboxing

“Our youngest just decided to take a break for a bit and I opted to enroll for the adult kickboxing class, which was also not a disappointment!”

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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 347 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 5 mentions

“The community is welcoming and supportive, and the special events like Ninja Nights, the New Year hike, potlucks, and Trunk or Treat make it feel like family.”

friendly, respectful dojo 31 mentions

“The community is welcoming and supportive, and the special events like Ninja Nights, the New Year hike, potlucks, and Trunk or Treat make it feel like family.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“You can tell they genuinely care about developing each child, not just teaching techniques but also building confidence and discipline.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughter is only 5 but loves all her coaches especially Miss Bella and Miss Stephanie.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“I highly recommend them and they are very affordable.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 22 mentions

“Before we started here, my four year old son had a lot of confidence issues which resulted in us having a hard time introducing us to new people, places, and experiences.”

From the reviews

My son has gone to Ucelo Martial Arts for over a year and has grown and gotten so much stronger. He loves to demonstrate and he is super focused. All the instructors are friendly and very good at teaching even large groups of children.

★★★★★ — Chelsea, Apr 2024

So glad I found Ucelo martial arts for my granddaughter, she was five when she started she's 8 now and she has so much more confidence in herself physical abilities have improved tremendously master Able Ucelo his wife Sarah and all the instructors care so much for the students and it shows.

★★★★★ — Charles, Feb 2026

This martial arts school is an excellent place for children. My Son has grown so much and found something he really loves!!The instructors genuinely care about their students and foster a strong, family-like atmosphere. It’s a supportive, welcoming environment that I would highly recommend to any family.

★★★★★ — Rosalba, Apr 2025

I had been looking for a Martial Arts school for my son. I have known Master Abel for years and my sisters studied under the founding Master of the school. My son had been attending another school closer to where we live in Avondale, however, was not 100% pleased with that school.

★★★★★ — Julissa, Feb 2026

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Your first Karate class at Elevate Martial Arts Glendale

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 Elevate Martial Arts Glendale

5800 W Peoria Ave #107, Glendale, AZ85302

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