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Karate America

4.6 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Pembroke Pines, Florida

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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 karateamerica.info — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 954-252-2821

Hours

Monday 2–8 pm
Tuesday 2–8 pm
Wednesday 2–8 pm
Thursday 2–8 pm
Friday 2–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–2 pm
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 Karate America, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 27 mentions

“Little did I know that by signing up for Taekwondo at Karate America for both my children and myself that I would be changing our lives completely.”

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🐉 Little Dragons

“Can’t wait for my other two little ones (4) and (3) to take their first Little Tigers class.”

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Teens

“This place has been life changing for my teen son.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“We also had family visit and Master Creed taught a private class for just our family!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“She tried Taekwondo through a Girl Scout event about self-defense and immediately enrolled.”

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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 Karate America — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo 3 mentions

“Little did I know that by signing up for Taekwondo at Karate America for both my children and myself that I would be changing our lives completely.”

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🥊 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“It started off with my kids doing black belt training and ended up with me also joining the kickboxing program!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“She tried Taekwondo through a Girl Scout event about self-defense and immediately enrolled.”

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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 72 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 19 mentions

“I can’t figure out how they did it but my son has become more communicative, and respectful since his classes started.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“Our daughter developed a greater sense of discipline and commitment to learning during that time, which manifested in many ways, including online school.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 15 mentions

“Our daughter developed a greater sense of discipline and commitment to learning during that time, which manifested in many ways, including online school.”

From the reviews

Little did I know that by signing up for Taekwondo at Karate America for both my children and myself that I would be changing our lives completely. Robert Creed and Damaris Moncada have created a positive loving family environment.

★★★★★ — Vikki, May 2017

Karate America, it’s my daughter’s second family, she loves it! She started about 2 years ago and committed towards getting her black belt. Best decision ever. The training and discipline is amazing, the instructors Master Creed, Maurer are exceptional life changers.

★★★★★ — Lizeth, Mar 2024

Karate America has been great for my child and my family in general. Master Creed and Ms. Torres are terrific instructors, very dedicated to helping each and every one of their students. They are compassionate and truly caring for the martial arts and for teaching true values.

★★★★★ — Carolina, Sep 2025

My son is 4 years old has only been in karate for 3 weeks now and he loves it! He loves both of his teachers. He has gotten the hang of it so quick that I am amazed. But when you have good professors and a loving environment it all comes along.

★★★★★ — Alberto, Feb 2024

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New to Karate? Start at Karate America

Karate America 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first Karate class at Karate America

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 Karate America

1753 N Flamingo Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL33028

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