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Haymore's United Karate
4.7 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Gainesville, Georgia
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
- Website & schedule jimhaymore.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 770-536-2709
The classes they run
“My son has tried other martial arts classes, and it's clear he feels most confident and challenged here.”
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What students say
“The school is a family environment and focuses on growth, discipline, commitment, and loyalty.”
From the reviews
United is the most solid karate school in the county. Mr. Haymore and staff are head and shoulders superior to other teachers. The school is a family environment and focuses on growth, discipline, commitment, and loyalty. Whether or are an adult student, or a parent of student, you will be in great hands at United.
This is a fantastic local martial arts academy that really cares about every student and offers exceptional training in not just the arts of fighting but also in confidence and teamwork through a positive experience. The Haymores and the whole staff as a whole is fantastic!
I cannot speak highly enough of this family-owned and run school! They are up front and consistent with their business operations, and great with beginners and children. You can expect skills, fun, respect, and community at Haymore’s!
Jim Haymore is such a valuable resource to the Gainesville area. I studied martial arts under his guidance 20 years ago. His dojo is like no other that I have seen since. He has a wealth of knowledge, experience, and patience.
Your first Karate class at Haymore's United 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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