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Kettering-Dayton Kids Karate Lessons Near Me

5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Kettering, Ohio

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
  • 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 kidskaratelessonsnearme.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (937) 253-9966

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1:30 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 Kettering-Dayton Kids Karate Lessons Near Me, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 14 mentions

“This is a wonderful place to go for kids of all ages to learn, grow and to build self confidence in them selfs the instructors are wonderful as well”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They focus on self defense and learning life lessons.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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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 Kettering-Dayton Kids Karate Lessons Near Me — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“They focus on self defense and learning life lessons.”

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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 23 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Our child has gained so much confidence since becoming a part of the Tama family!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 11 mentions

“This is a wonderful place to go for kids of all ages to learn, grow and to build self confidence in them selfs the instructors are wonderful as well”

From the reviews

We weren’t sure what to expect because there are so many places to choose from. We really enjoy the facility and the people. I love that older kids help and gives them confidence. They also give free lessons to try it out. Super happy with Tama

★★★★★ — Nicole, May 2021

Our child has gained so much confidence since becoming a part of the Tama family! We absolutely love it here and it’s been so great watching our 9 year old grow since engaging in the program.

★★★★★ — Molly, May 2021

This is a wonderful place to go for kids of all ages to learn, grow and to build self confidence in them selfs the instructors are wonderful as well

★★★★★ — Erica, May 2021

I'm so happy we found this place. Our 6 year old son loves it. He gets to learn discipline and karate.

★★★★★ — Todd, May 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 23 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Kettering-Dayton Kids Karate Lessons Near Me

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 Kettering-Dayton Kids Karate Lessons Near Me

1753-A Woodman Dr, Kettering, OH45420

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