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JKA Atlanta Shotokan Karate Club

4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Alpharetta, Georgia

Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule jkaatlanta.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (404) 849-7880

Hours

Monday 7–8:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 7–8:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at JKA Atlanta Shotokan Karate Club, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 2 mentions

“Our instructor teaches both adult and youth classes that adhere to the high standards of the Japan Karate Association (JKA).”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 5 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Excellent world-class instruction of Traditional Japanese Shotokan karate.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Their guidance has helped me learn the techniques correctly and apply them with confidence.”

traditional style & affiliation 7 mentions

“Our instructor teaches both adult and youth classes that adhere to the high standards of the Japan Karate Association (JKA).”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“This dojo is a great place to truly understand the meaning of karate through consistent practice, discipline, and personal growth.”

From the reviews

I have been training here for more than a 15 month, and it’s has been an incredible experience. This dojo is a great place to truly understand the meaning of karate through consistent practice, discipline, and personal growth.

★★★★★ — Harsha, Jun 2026

Excellent world-class instruction of Traditional Japanese Shotokan karate. Highly recommend for anyone looking to train their mind and body. Come join the club!

★★★★★ — Kellan, Jul 2024

Best environment. Best Sensei. Best karate-ka. 12 years at here, I hope I can keep going for rest of my life.

★★★★★ — Lewis, Jun 2021

Our instructor teaches both adult and youth classes that adhere to the high standards of the Japan Karate Association (JKA). Also, through the club’s membership in the Japanese Karate Association/ American Federation (JKA/AF), students can augment their classroom training at a number of multi-day camps held…

★★★★★ — Robert, Jun 2026

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Your first Karate class at JKA Atlanta Shotokan Karate Club

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find JKA Atlanta Shotokan Karate Club

11925 Wills Rd, Alpharetta, GA30004

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