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Karate America Hialeah
4.7 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hialeah Gardens, 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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karateamerica.info — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 305-825-7552
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–9 pm |
| Friday | 3–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Karate America Hialeah has truly been a life-changing experience for my granddaughter, and I especially want to recognize Master Pacheco and Miss Dongo.”
“We started this journey when my son was just three years old because we wanted him to work on discipline, confidence, following instructions, and self-defense.”
“My son recently started at Karate Amarica and since the first time we met at the Easter event they made a great connection with my son.”
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“We started this journey when my son was just three years old because we wanted him to work on discipline, confidence, following instructions, and self-defense.”
What students say
“Master Pacheco is amazing , extremely knowledgeable and makes every class special and fun .”
“My son recently started at Karate Amarica and since the first time we met at the Easter event they made a great connection with my son.”
“My son's confidence has soared since joining Karate America; he feels like a valued member of the family and eagerly anticipates each class.”
“I love the fact they not only worry about teaching technique but they also incorporate school and at home behavior.”
“My son's confidence has soared since joining Karate America; he feels like a valued member of the family and eagerly anticipates each class.”
“We started this journey when my son was just three years old because we wanted him to work on discipline, confidence, following instructions, and self-defense.”
From the reviews
If I could extend my rating beyond the maximum of 5 stars, I certainly would for this location. Discovering them through Google was a stroke of luck, and the glowing reviews were spot-on. Master Pacheco and Ms. Dongo embody excellence.
Amazing school. Master Pacheco is the most wonderful coach ever. Kids love him. All the staff super friendly and always in great mood. This school is recommended 200%. Always clean and they have different activities the whole year. Wonderful.
We are so incredibly grateful for this karate school! Master Pacheco, Ms. Dongo, and all of the instructors are truly amazing. They are patient, kind, and so intentional with the children. You can genuinely tell that they love what they do.
Excellent karate school. Since my child started attending, we’ve seen great improvements in behavior, discipline, and focus. The instructors are professional and great with kids. Highly recommended.
New to Karate? Start at Karate America Hialeah
Karate America Hialeah 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 Hialeah
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site