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Jim Irwin's Karate Institute
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Wilmington, North Carolina
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- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule jimirwinskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 910-769-0200
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 12–4 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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What students say
From the reviews
I trained with Jim for five years and had the pleasure of earning my Black Belt under his guidance, Jim's an amazing teacher, he's adapt at teaching the martial arts to anyone regardless of their age, their background or their abilities.
Mr. Irwin is an outstanding instructor, teacher, and person. The knowledge and guidance that he displays each day in both private and group instruction has had a positive effect on numerous individuals I know in varying in both age and skill level.
It has been my privilege to know and train with Mr. Irwin for years. He is an extremely knowledgeable and thorough instructor. His school and training programs are top quality. He has an innate ability to understand what each student needs individually in order to absorb the material at hand.
My son and I have been training for Mr. Irwin for over a year. We really enjoy his classes and have learned a tremendous amount from him. His classes are fun and exciting. I am really glad he is in Wilmington.
Your first Karate class at Jim Irwin's Karate Institute
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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