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Karate International San Antonio & AForce Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

4.9 ★★★★★ 89 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Antonio, Texas

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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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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
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  • Website & schedule karateintsa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 210-585-3433

Hours

Monday 3–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 3–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 3–8 pm
Saturday Closed
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 International San Antonio & AForce Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 24 mentions

“I also watch the interaction between the instructors and the kids just before starting the adult classes, and I'm impressed with the quality of instruction the kids are getting.”

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🥋 Adult Karate 2 mentions

“I also watch the interaction between the instructors and the kids just before starting the adult classes, and I'm impressed with the quality of instruction the kids are getting.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring 2 mentions

“She has special needs and truly loves coming to the Dojo for learning, training and sparring.”

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Teens

“At KISA you are treated like family and the teen/adult classes are just as engaging as the children's classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They also impressed us with their attention to detail and commitment to providing students with all the tools needed for self defense.”

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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 International San Antonio & AForce Brazilian Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu

“Both my children are enjoying BJJ.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“They also impressed us with their attention to detail and commitment to providing students with all the tools needed for self defense.”

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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 89 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Sensei Alyssa has been a great inspiration to me, and she always encourages me to keep striving to be my best self.”

friendly, respectful dojo 20 mentions

“Those stories made me appreciate, even more, the family feel Karate International has created.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“They also impressed us with their attention to detail and commitment to providing students with all the tools needed for self defense.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“I've already seen improvement in my son's ability to focus and follow instructions in the month he has been taking classes here.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 16 mentions

“I've already seen improvement in my son's ability to focus and follow instructions in the month he has been taking classes here.”

From the reviews

Our kids (7 & 9) have been attending Karate International for nearly year and a half and I cannot say enough good things!! It is the real deal. We LOVE it. The owners run the school with a level of professionalism that is unmatched.

★★★★★ — Lindsey, Jan 2023

My husband and I have been taking karate at KISA for nearly a year now. I am in my late 30s and was obese and out of shape when I started. There was no judgement from the instructors, staff, or other students. Everyone was super supportive and encouraging.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Aug 2023

Best summer camp for your money! Camp counselors (and plenty of them) keep the kids active and well supervised. So many special activities like bringing in large inflatables, petting zoos, and games. Kids come home happy and exhausted ! Thank you! Best summer ever!

★★★★★ — Terri, Aug 2024

My wife and I have been coming to this dojo for a few months. I didn't know what to expect, starting a new class as an adult. But I was pleasantly surprised to find a really welcoming environment. I was primarily interested in learning some self-defense, getting into shape, losing weight.

★★★★★ — David, Feb 2023

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Your first Karate class at Karate International San Antonio & AForce Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

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 International San Antonio & AForce Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

5325 Lone Star Pkwy #200, San Antonio, TX78253

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