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Global Champs Karate

5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Sanford, Florida

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team

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 (ages 7–12) — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule globalchampskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (689) 310-4733

Hours

Monday 2–9 PM
Tuesday 2–9 PM
Wednesday 2–9 PM
Thursday 2–9 PM
Friday 2–7 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 Global Champs Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 49 mentions

“It's more than an after-school/martial arts it's a family atmosphere where everyone cares for one another while also teaching all the kids about respect for one another.”

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Teens

“The classes are lead by actual adult champion martial arts and not just teens, which was our experience at our last school before leaving.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“She is learning self defense as well as receiving consistent praise and constructive criticism to help her push through each level in class and in life.”

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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 Global Champs Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“They are helping her achieve her goal of becoming a black belt in mixed martial arts.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“She is learning self defense as well as receiving consistent praise and constructive criticism to help her push through each level in class and in life.”

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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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Mr J, Sensei Kevin & Miss Lexi make the best team.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“They create a welcoming atmosphere that encourages kids to push their limits while building essential Karate skills.”

friendly, respectful dojo 11 mentions

“It's more than an after-school/martial arts it's a family atmosphere where everyone cares for one another while also teaching all the kids about respect for one another.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“The curriculum is comprehensive, covering a range of techniques and self-defense strategies.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“For my son, seeing his focus and determination in class has been inspiring and it has carried over to other areas in his life— we love the new found confidence he has.”

clean, welcoming dojo 5 mentions

“The atmosphere in the dojo is excellent, with a clean and well-equipped facility.”

From the reviews

We cannot rate this place and its instructors high enough. The quality of instruction is second to none. Not only is every instructor a world champion who teaches kids top-notch martial arts but they also teach irreplaceable life skills, grow confidence and build champions from the inside out.

★★★★★ — Heather, Jul 2025

Awesome place to practice and start marital arts. Top notch senseis! Always encouraging and entertaining the students. Both my boys absolutely love their classes. They have gained a lot of confidence as well as skills, physical strength, and even improved their posture.

★★★★★ — Dao, Oct 2024

My son has been attending martial art classes with Mr. Jeremiah and Sensei Kevin for quite sometime now. They are knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. Their teaching style is engaging and motivating, making every class enjoyable for my son.

★★★★★ — Dennise, Oct 2023

My daughter has been enrolled with these instructors for 2 years. They are helping her achieve her goal of becoming a black belt in mixed martial arts. She is learning self defense as well as receiving consistent praise and constructive criticism to help her push through each level in class and in life.

★★★★★ — Friends, Feb 2024

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Your first Karate class at Global Champs 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 Global Champs Karate

211 Towne Center Blvd, Sanford, FL32771

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