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Karate America Monument
4.8 ★★★★★ 26 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule 2286.prod.live.site.mystudio.io — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 904-996-8111
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9 pm |
| Friday | 4–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Master Lopez runs a structured program that emphasizes listening, respect, and discipline while still being encouraging and motivating for the kids.”
“She started in kindergarten as a beginner white belt and is now working toward her 3rd degree black belt.”
“My kids get lots of repetition and one-on-one direction, so they are able to move through the curriculum faster.”
“They are very involved in making sure your kid not only learns discipline but also instills self defense techniques”
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“They are very involved in making sure your kid not only learns discipline but also instills self defense techniques”
What students say
“Master Lopez is great with kids and makes sure the environment is controlled and conducive to learning at all age levels.”
“She started in kindergarten as a beginner white belt and is now working toward her 3rd degree black belt.”
“It is also welcoming for adults, since I also took lesson with my kids.”
“Master Lopez is great with kids and makes sure the environment is controlled and conducive to learning at all age levels.”
“Master Lopez runs a structured program that emphasizes listening, respect, and discipline while still being encouraging and motivating for the kids.”
From the reviews
This is a terrific school! My daughter has been going here for 7 years, she is a second degree black belt going for her 3rd degree. The entire staff is terrific! Master Lopez is incredibly good with the kids. It is a positive uplifting environment and they care so much for there students! Mrs.
Karate America at the Monument location is wonderful! There is a positive environment for all levels of students. The instructors are encouraging and give accurate direction, the classes have great management, the students have good manners.
My daughter has been part of Karate America Monument for 5 years. She is working on her 3rd degree black belt. It all started when on a sleepover she accompanied her friend to her class. Master Lopez invited her to do the class. She fell in love with Martial Arts.
Great karate studio to bring your kids. We started out at a different karate place and was unimpressed with them spending more time playing games than training. Karate America however, has been great! My son has excelled and has learned multiple combinations through their knowledgeable trainers.
New to Karate? Start at Karate America Monument
Karate America Monument comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Monument
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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