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Karate For Kids, ATA Martial Arts
4.3 ★★★★☆ 16 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lexington, Kentucky
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule mastermoberly.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 859-694-0598
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 pm–12 am |
| Wednesday | 12–8 am |
| Thursday | 5 pm–12 am |
| Friday | 12–8 am |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son enjoys his classes and instructors.”
Other martial arts here
“A great school to learn Tae Kwon Do and lifeskills.”
What students say
“I’m very pleased with the classes and all the skills I’ve gained from them, I’ve even won state championships thanks to these great teachers!”
“This is an amazing establishment with a very kind and friendly family running it.”
From the reviews
A great school to learn Tae Kwon Do and lifeskills. I started training here with my kids. Have continued training for the last 10 years.
Chief Master Eric Moberly is an amazing teacher and truly changes everyone’s lives he comes in contact to. He’s one of the greatest men on this planet is a truly great teacher and father.
Great school, very detailed instruction. My son enjoys his classes and instructors. Would recommend if you really want to learn a martial art.
This is an amazing establishment with a very kind and friendly family running it. I’m very pleased with the classes and all the skills I’ve gained from them, I’ve even won state championships thanks to these great teachers! Only great reviews for the Moberly’s!!!
New to Karate? Start at Karate For Kids, ATA Martial Arts
Karate For Kids, ATA Martial Arts 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 For Kids, ATA Martial Arts
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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