Home › Alabama › Pelham › Impact Martial Arts
Impact Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Pelham, Alabama
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 5–18) — 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule impactmartialartstkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (205) 664-4422
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12–8 PM |
| Friday | 4–7 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have celebrated several birthdays at Impact Martial arts and all the kids overwhelmingly agreed they were "the best parties ever".”
“Since we’ve introduced sparring into his routine at taekwondo I’ve seen him improve greatly on the field.”
“A young boy demonstrated the skills he's learned in the weapons class that is offered at Impact.”
“The entire class was being instructed on techniques for the first 30 minutes, then they were separated & beginning students received one on one training and guidance.”
“Mitchell has an unparalleled passion for teaching self-defense because of her amazing story.”
Other martial arts here
“My daughter was offered a free class so that she could decide if taekwondo was truly what she wants to do.”
“Mitchell has an unparalleled passion for teaching self-defense because of her amazing story.”
What students say
“The family atmosphere is very positive and all of the students are fun to watch, especially at tournaments.”
“The entire class was being instructed on techniques for the first 30 minutes, then they were separated & beginning students received one on one training and guidance.”
“Incredible place for our children to develop discipline, self control, confidence, respect for others.”
“We have been to two tournament events and all of our students stand out in the crowd of studios from all over the country.”
“Plus, Impact Martial Arts is reasonably priced so that families can afford it.”
“She and her staff possess the unique ability to see each student's potential and strike a wonderful balance between challenging students, discipline & encouragement.”
From the reviews
Impact Martial Arts has been my three boys' home for Taekwondo for several years now. The owner, Karen Mitchell, is amazing, tough, and has a heart of gold. She is definitely not in this for the money and she cares about each and every student.
Both my son (8) and my daughter (16) have attended Impact Martial Arts for 3 years now. In that time they have both flourished. Their mental and physical strength are thriving. Martial Arts focus greatly on respect and discipline which all children need additional support in. My son is also active in soccer.
My son had his 7th birthday party here and the staff was amazing! It was a last minute decision but the owner, Karen, was so accommodating. They set up the decorations and put together a great party! All the kids a had an awesome time.
My friend had a birthday party here. The owner was wonderful. The kids had a blast. They have the best prices for a birthday venue around and even do the decorations ! My son used to take karate at a different place and burned out, but after going to this event he’s ready to start back now which is a miracle !
Your first Karate class at Impact Martial Arts
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.
