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Genova Family Karate
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lexington, South Carolina
Plan your first class
- 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 — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gfklexington.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 803-358-2500
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The Hoover family truly cares about the kids they are entrusted to teach.”
What students say
“I can't say enough good things about Genova Family Karate, and the Hoover family that runs the school.”
“My daughter has been coming here since 2022. Her confidence has built up and she has learned so many moves in karate.”
“Our boys had a great time learning martial arts there, but they also learned respect, responsibility, and work ethic lessons that have persisted long beyond the instruction itself.”
From the reviews
I can't say enough good things about Genova Family Karate, and the Hoover family that runs the school. Our boys had a great time learning martial arts there, but they also learned respect, responsibility, and work ethic lessons that have persisted long beyond the instruction itself.
Great place. My daughter has been coming here since 2022. Her confidence has built up and she has learned so many moves in karate. Mr. David and Riley are great teachers.
We are happy to be a part of Genova Family Karate Lexington family. My kids love to go to karate. David Sir and Ms. Julie takes good care of the and they are best at it.
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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