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Karate America - Baymeadows
4.7 ★★★★★ 107 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Jacksonville, 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
- 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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karateamerica.info — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (904) 620-9884
Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you are thinking about enrolling your children in karate or considering classes for yourself, I couldn’t recommend them more.”
“I wasn't sure how my almost 4 year old would handle the class since he's never been to daycare but he got some one on one coaching and did phenomenal.”
“Personally, I am an adult and decided to take self defense courses, and I could not have found a better place than Karate America Baymeadows.”
“The first time I went in, the staff made me feel so welcomed, and I felt like I lit the room.”
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“Personally, I am an adult and decided to take self defense courses, and I could not have found a better place than Karate America Baymeadows.”
What students say
“Master Rocha has done a great job, I truly appreciate the work he does, and I see a significant difference in my son's development and behavior.”
“Together, they create a warm, welcoming, and uplifting environment that feels genuinely family-oriented, even within a larger company.”
“If you or your friends or family are looking for studios to practice and learn martial arts for your black belt or even for fun, THIS place is somewhere you should try.”
“Our son loves his classes and has definitely grown mentally and physically since he started.”
“The ladies in the front, Camila and Isabella, are the sweetest—always polite, kind, and respectful with everyone.”
“They are more disciplined, strong self esteem full of energy and they have progressed in karate sport I enjoy the maximum looking the kids in the whole class 😊”
From the reviews
Great place for kids to learn about martial arts, team work, discipline and respect. My kid is more confident since started her classes. You can see the class from the parents area, everybody is very respectful and friendly.
Karate America Baymeadows has been an incredible experience for our family. The instructor MR Rocha Sir, not only highly skilled but also genuinely care about each student’s growth—both in martial arts and in life.
This location is wonderful!!! My daughter loved her time here learning and gaining her confidence. From the instructors to even the older kids that would help out in the classes
I have been attending private lessons at this location, and I am so impressed with everything at Karate America Baymeadows. The staff are amazing, professional and very helpful. The first time I went in, the staff made me feel so welcomed, and I felt like I lit the room. Mr.
New to Karate? Start at Karate America - Baymeadows
Karate America - Baymeadows 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 Karate America - Baymeadows
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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