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Iowa City Karate
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Iowa City, Iowa
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
- Membership memberships around $200/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule iowacitykarate.wordpress.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (319) 321-2646
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:45–6:45 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:45–6:45 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“This class isn't like the sport point karate you normally see nor is entirely focused on just forms (kata).”
“You get more 1 on 1 time with the instructors.”
Other martial arts here
“I looked into others like Taekwondo and BJJ and they were wanting upwards of $200 a month!”
“High intensity training that rivals local BJJ schools in terms of real fighting techniques combined with old school martial arts discipline.”
What students say
“High intensity training that rivals local BJJ schools in terms of real fighting techniques combined with old school martial arts discipline.”
“High intensity training that rivals local BJJ schools in terms of real fighting techniques combined with old school martial arts discipline.”
From the reviews
Awesome class. I've been attending since 2022 so this review might come off a little biased... TL;DR: After having done a few trial classes and having experience in other martial arts schools, this class won me over.
High intensity training that rivals local BJJ schools in terms of real fighting techniques combined with old school martial arts discipline. I started training in 2021 and never looked back. And it’s FREE. The instructors don’t ask for any payment, just need to be a member of the local gym.
Your first Karate class at Iowa City 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.