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Johnny's Korean Karate School

4.9 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Harlingen, Texas

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Hours

Monday 5:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday 5:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:30–7:30 pm
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 Johnny's Korean Karate School, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“A very good school with an excellent instructor that will not only teach you tae kwon do but additional arts in self defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Johnny's Korean Karate School — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo

“A very good school with an excellent instructor that will not only teach you tae kwon do but additional arts in self defense.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“A very good school with an excellent instructor that will not only teach you tae kwon do but additional arts in self defense.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“A very good school with an excellent instructor that will not only teach you tae kwon do but additional arts in self defense.”

From the reviews

A very good school with an excellent instructor that will not only teach you tae kwon do but additional arts in self defense. Prices are reasonable. A very good instructor for teaching your child about dealing with bullies.

★★★★★ — Willy, Sep 2018

Mister G teaches students self defense. Teaches them to walk away from a confrontation. If need be one will use the skills learned.

★★★★☆ — Nancy, Mar 2019

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Your first Karate class at Johnny's Korean Karate School

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 Johnny's Korean Karate School

302 W Madison Ave, Harlingen, TX78550

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