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International Martial Arts Academy World Headquarters
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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
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- Website & schedule imaafl.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 954-564-1119
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Between seminars and events for the kids, the school provides a great deal of activities for the students and members of the community.”
“Yesterday my Little Samurai was taught by Riley.”
Other martial arts here
“I highly recommend this Dojo for anyone looking for a school that provides traditional Judo, Jujitsu and Muay Thai classes.”
“I highly recommend this Dojo for anyone looking for a school that provides traditional Judo, Jujitsu and Muay Thai classes.”
What students say
“Was inspired to rekindle my passion for martial arts when I saw them advertising a free first class.”
“He is very supportive and able to push me and the other students to give the best during each class.”
“Sensei Ruocco truly cares about every detail and person in his dojo; he is so positive, helpful, and I am 100% grateful to have found this dojo!”
“It’s great to see a woman on the mat it gives our daughters something to look up to. We love this dojo and all the staff members.”
“It is a great atmosphere, and the instructors are great at teaching new techniques.”
“Between seminars and events for the kids, the school provides a great deal of activities for the students and members of the community.”
From the reviews
I wanted to thank Sensei Ruocco on having such an outstanding Martial Arts facility and after school program. When I was interested in finding a school for a friend of mine,I checked out several in the area. Yours by far was the best that I observed.
Our Family loves IMAA. We have four members of our Family currently training there. The atmosphere is focused, clean and positive. It really is a Martial Arts Family feeling. We attend several classes a week and as parents have seen so may improvements in our children since joining.
I can honestly say my single greatest decision so far this year is joining the team at IMAA. It’s actually the best decision I’ve made in quite some time. Sensei Ruocco is a first class teacher. His staff is excellent and really hands on.
Wonderful Academy! They are organized and consistent with the kids. The instructors go the extra mile to keep kids engaged. Sensei is an awesome role model and the kids look up to him - he commands respect by showing respect to others.
Your first Karate class at International Martial Arts Academy World Headquarters
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site