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Empower Karate
5 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Gainesville, Georgia
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule facebook.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 770-530-3445
Hours
| Monday | 12–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 12–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“She has coached my two children for a little more than a year, and in that time, I have seen their fitness, determination, skill, and focus improve significantly.”
“The atmosphere feels like one big family, where confidence, discipline, and respect are taught right alongside self-defense.”
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“The atmosphere feels like one big family, where confidence, discipline, and respect are taught right alongside self-defense.”
What students say
“I’m so grateful we found this program, and I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a supportive, encouraging place for their child to learn karate!”
“Coach Hayden and Meredith are fantastic, and my kid loves attending classes five days a week!”
“She has coached my two children for a little more than a year, and in that time, I have seen their fitness, determination, skill, and focus improve significantly.”
From the reviews
Coach Meredith and coach Hayden at Empower Karate are truly golden!! Coach Meredith has been my instructor for many many years, she has pushed me to become a better person and martial artist on and off the mat.
Empower Karate has been great for My Grandson. He’s already ahead of his class and earning stripes consistently.
My two children trained with Coach Meredith for several years, and I can say without hesitation that she is one of the most outstanding instructors we’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.
Our two boys have been going to Empower Karate for two months now and we have seen such positive changes in their confidence and discipline levels. Both Coach Meredith and Coach Hayden have wonderful ways of making the kids feel seen and respected while teaching physical skills and mental resilience.
Your first Karate class at Empower 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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