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Iron Sharpened Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Clermont, 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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule ironsharpenedmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 352-432-8887
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son started training here about six months ago, and this is the first extracurricular activity he has actually stuck with, which alone says so much.”
“Great class, all levels of skill, and well worth it.”
“Not only will you develop the confidence that comes from self defense training, you will also receive excellent physical conditioning.”
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“Not only will you develop the confidence that comes from self defense training, you will also receive excellent physical conditioning.”
What students say
“From day one, they’ve been warm, welcoming, and incredibly kind to our entire family.”
“Iron Sharpened Martial Arts has been such a gift to our family.”
“Not only will you develop the confidence that comes from self defense training, you will also receive excellent physical conditioning.”
“I am often hesitant to make new commitments in our weekly schedule, but this has been so doable for us to all go together 2x a week and well worth it!”
“We also appreciate that he not only teaches them to grow in their martial arts skills but also emphasizes respect and honor toward themselves, one another, and their parents.”
From the reviews
Danny absolutely LOVES Karate and his Sense'. Sense' Hunter has been a blessing in our grandson's life. He cares deeply about his students. I look forward to seeing him move towards a black belt.
I have trained with Hunter for several years. I am now honored to call him my sensei. I have always known Hunter to be committed, very knowledgeable and a man of integrity. He incorporates various styles of martial arts into his training program which makes his techniques applicable to real life situations.
Iron Sharpened Martial Arts has been such a gift to our family. My son started training here about six months ago, and this is the first extracurricular activity he has actually stuck with, which alone says so much. Since joining, I’ve seen a huge improvement in his discipline, focus, and overall work ethic.
[TLDR: This place is great. Super beginner friendly. You'll learn a ton. Bring the kids, and the older people (like me), and you'll be in good hands. Everyone's really sweet and encouraging.] In the hallowed halls of Iron Sharpened Martial Arts where sweat and spirit intermingle, I found myself an unlikely acolyte.
New to Karate? Start at Iron Sharpened Martial Arts
Iron Sharpened Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at Iron Sharpened 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.
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