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Karate America World Headquarters
3.5 ★★★★☆ 45 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Jacksonville, Florida
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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 (ages 4) — 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
- 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) 724-2100
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is up to you or your kid to apply what is taught and not all material will come easy or be within ones ability.”
“Regardless if your pursuit it as a sport, interested in self defense or just moving up the belt ranks.”
Other martial arts here
“I travel a few times a year all the way from East Moline, IL to Jacksonville, FL to train in both Krav Maga and Taekwondo and I have never had a wasted trip.”
“I started the kickboxing classes last week because I actually love the art of it.”
“I have done a few Warrior X Fit classes, 2 of their boot camps, as well as training in Krav Maga and Fight Club and always leave feeling better than when I came.”
What students say
“The Master's Gathering Seminar was the best, most professionally run seminar I have attended.”
“All the instructors and Master Instructors are very professional and friendly and always willing to assist you.”
“Worth every drop of sweat and every dollar I have ever spent.”
From the reviews
There is no better place to learn martial arts in Florida! The facilities are top notch, a step above anything else out there. The instructors and staff are extremely talented and capable. Everything is run with such precision, nothing is done half way, nothing is left half taught.
I began in 1982 and attended up to 1985, Martial Arts training have come along way since then and even back in my day Master Clark was one of the first to implement cutting edge technology to enhance the training and learning of his students.
I travel a few times a year all the way from East Moline, IL to Jacksonville, FL to train in both Krav Maga and Taekwondo and I have never had a wasted trip. All the instructors and Master Instructors are very professional and friendly and always willing to assist you.
The Master's Gathering Seminar was the best, most professionally run seminar I have attended. Nothing was left to chance. Everything from scheduling, structure, organization, cleanliness and the quality of teaching can all be summed up to one word: PROFESSIONALISM!! Obviously others have felt the same.
New to Karate? Start at Karate America World Headquarters
Karate America World Headquarters 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 World Headquarters
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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