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Falbo's Family Karate

4.9 ★★★★★ 38 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Gulf Breeze, Florida

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule falbosfamilykarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (850) 934-7977

Hours

Monday 12–8 PM
Tuesday 12–8:30 PM
Wednesday 12–6:30 PM
Thursday 12–8:30 PM
Friday 10:30 AM–6 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Falbo's Family Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 34 mentions

“I love seeing my children gain self-confidence as they progress through their karate belts, while learning how to be godly young men and women at the same time.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Showing children self-defense at young ages is such an amazing tool for them to learn.”

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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 Falbo's Family Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Showing children self-defense at young ages is such an amazing tool for them to learn.”

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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 38 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 13 mentions

“I can’t thank them enough for how much they have helped our boys and how much they treat our boys like family there.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“I love seeing my children gain self-confidence as they progress through their karate belts, while learning how to be godly young men and women at the same time.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 8 mentions

“If you're looking for a program that will help discipline, build confidence, self esteem, and strengthen your child.”

From the reviews

Falbos family karate is one of the best things I've done for my boys. The Falbos and their staff are amazing people, mentors, teachers, and instructors. Both of my boys have taken karate and attended their after school care/summer programs there. We are so thankful for everything they do for our community.

★★★★★ — Heather, Jul 2021

Falbo’s has helped both of my boys they started out there bc their friends went there but they love everything about it and everything that they do there! We have an older son that has gone through things this past year that no kid should have to and they have helped him through it without asking questions but gave…

★★★★★ — Brittany, Oct 2018

Falbo's is so much more than a karate school! Jimmy Falbo and all the instructors teach their students discipline, respect, the importance of serving others, good sportsmanship, self-defense, how to handle bullies - in addition to karate!

★★★★★ — Jill, Nov 2015

Very friendly staff. Although I've only seen him work with children to this point, the instructor seems to be competent. I like the lessons he's taught in addition to the physical activities during the children's class.

★★★★★ — R., Aug 2021

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Your first Karate class at Falbo's Family 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.

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 Falbo's Family Karate

3031 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, FL32563

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