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Karate For Kids
4.8 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Karate dojo in McKinney, Texas
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–6) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule sustairesata.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (972) 540-9515
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Brown at the front desk deserves a major shout-out—her remarkable patience with both children and parents, along with her professional handling of every concern, makes her a star!”
“We enrolled our daughter at age 6 into the amazing tiny tiger program.”
“Training five times a week, they’ve mastered various forms and weapons, engaged in sparring sessions, and honed their skills with extreme weapons.”
“Awesome, patient instructors work with children, teens and adults.”
Other martial arts here
“Highly recommend karate for kids to any parent looking for a taekwondo school that truly cares about the growth and development of their students!”
What students say
“My family and I recently moved to the area from Atlanta, GA and we actually found a home near Sustaire's ATA Karate for Kids so our kids could go to that school.”
“Training five times a week, they’ve mastered various forms and weapons, engaged in sparring sessions, and honed their skills with extreme weapons.”
“Over the years, we’ve seen our son grow in confidence, discipline, focus, and respect—values he carries with him outside the studio and into everyday life.”
“The school’s affiliation with ATA provides them with opportunities to compete at local, regional, and national levels, ensuring that their learning knows no bounds.”
“The core values emphasized at Sustaire’s ATA—respect, humility, integrity, hard work, discipline, and self-control—are seamlessly integrated into the training.”
From the reviews
My family and I recently moved to the area from Atlanta, GA and we actually found a home near Sustaire's ATA Karate for Kids so our kids could go to that school. We had been advised by family of the ATA founders that this is one of the best ATA taekwondo schools in the country. It has not disappointed!
Since 2017, our family has been a part of Sustaire’s ATA Karate for Kids in Allen and McKinney, and it has been a transformative journey for our two sons. They have discovered a profound passion for Taekwondo, immersing themselves in the art and forming bonds that feel like a second family.
I have been attending this school since April 2017, and have enjoyed every minute. All the Sustaire instructors have extensive experience in Taekwondo and most are actively competing in tournaments ranking World Champs. It is a great environment to challenge yourself to be healthier, and focused on your goals.
My son started in earlier in the year and absolutely loves it. He gets the opportunity to learn great skills as well as respect and discipline. All the instructors are super friendly and great with all the students.
Your first Karate class at Karate For Kids
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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