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HENRY GRAVES MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Orlando, Florida

Free trial Kids & teens

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
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  • Website & schedule hgmaa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (407) 577-8218

Hours

Monday 4–7 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4–8 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 4–8 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1 PM
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 HENRY GRAVES MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 6 mentions

“He takes his time with the children to make sure that they all understand everything and get every move correct.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“The classes are fun and engaging with sparring, games, and activities that keep the kids moving while teaching focus, confidence, and respect.”

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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 HENRY GRAVES MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 18 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Henry is a great teacher you taught me to ve a good sensi”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 8 mentions

“The classes are fun and engaging with sparring, games, and activities that keep the kids moving while teaching focus, confidence, and respect.”

From the reviews

We love the Henry Graves Martial Arts Academy! Hanshi Henry Graves fills his dojo with positivity, excellence, and respect. The students excel because they are empowered to do so. We have tried several dojos across Orlando and HGMAA is the whole package.

★★★★★ — T, Apr 2019

Mr Graves is a great instructor. He takes his time with the children to make sure that they all understand everything and get every move correct. My son enjoys karate and it has improved his behavior and attitude. I appreciate mr Graves for all his dedication and hard work

★★★★★ — Briana, Oct 2021

If you're the parent of a VERY energetic child and you're struggling to find an activity beyond swimming, t-ball, or soccer, this review is for you. We visited a few karate dojos before finding this one, and it was the perfect fit.

★★★★★ — C., Jul 2026

This is the best dojo in town. If you want to learn martial arts and have a family atmosphere this is the place to be. Please come out and get an unbelievable experience while learning an art that will be with you for the rest of your life.

★★★★★ — Manuel, Mar 2019

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Your first Karate class at HENRY GRAVES MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

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 HENRY GRAVES MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY

3589 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL32806

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