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Genova Family Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Elgin, South Carolina
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule genovakarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (803) 736-4777
Hours
| Monday | 11:15 AM–12 PM, 4:30–7:45 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7:45 PM |
| Thursday | 11:15 AM–12 PM, 4:30–7:45 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you want your children to learn self respect, respect for others, discipline, positive attitudes and more, then you'll want to sign them up for karate at Genova Family Karate.”
“At all levels, whether beginner or advanced, they understand how to interact with the children in an encouraging, positive, and respectful way.”
“This is helpful for my child who needs the one on one connection to understand what's going on.”
“Each sessions builds skills for self-defense and awareness with stranger danger.”
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“Each sessions builds skills for self-defense and awareness with stranger danger.”
What students say
“At all levels, whether beginner or advanced, they understand how to interact with the children in an encouraging, positive, and respectful way.”
“If you want your children to learn self respect, respect for others, discipline, positive attitudes and more, then you'll want to sign them up for karate at Genova Family Karate.”
“Our daughter just had her third belt test, and the confidence and focus she has developed since she started at Genova Family Karate is unmistakable.”
“If you want your children to learn self respect, respect for others, discipline, positive attitudes and more, then you'll want to sign them up for karate at Genova Family Karate.”
From the reviews
If you want your children to learn self respect, respect for others, discipline, positive attitudes and more, then you'll want to sign them up for karate at Genova Family Karate. Mr.
What an incredible atmosphere for the children! My child recently lost his father in March of this year. Karate class at Genova family karate has been one of the best things for my toddler. Bonding experience for us as he learns and releases built up energy. I highly recommend to all.
Couldn't ask for a better group of people to help guide my son to grow into a good man. The morals and focus on education they help instill are invaluable. Karate is of course their main focus, but they really do teach so much more.I consider them part of our FAMILY.💕 Mr.
Genova Family Karate is amazing. As a military family we were well received. Mr Mike and Andrew are great with both our children. The instructors know our children and make a point to know them by name. All around our children are better off because of their interactions at Genova Family Karate.
New to Karate? Start at Genova Family Karate
Genova Family Karate comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Genova 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.
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