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Kimling's Academy of Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 85 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Oakland Park, Florida
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
- 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 kimlingsacademyofmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 954-564-3833
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I can say these group of people are amazing my son takes karate lessons from there and I can say my son’s confidence and strength has improved !”
“I highly recommend KAMA for kids of all ages, adults, those who are in shape or those who are out of shape and looking to get active (like myself).”
“The training is excellent, focusing on self-defense and building confidence, which has made a significant impact on her.”
“The instructor’s and staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming environment for students of all levels.”
Other martial arts here
“They go after school and there older brother use go for mma classes, which he uses in military training.”
“The training is excellent, focusing on self-defense and building confidence, which has made a significant impact on her.”
What students say
“Master Kimling is not just a great teacher but also a fantastic leader for my daughter and all the kids at the academy.”
“The instructor’s and staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, creating a welcoming environment for students of all levels.”
“She has built a tremendous amount of confidence, she is respectful and she can most certainly defend herself and that alone is worth a million bucks.”
“Best way to stay fit and gain energy from classes.”
“I can say these group of people are amazing my son takes karate lessons from there and I can say my son’s confidence and strength has improved !”
“The facility is always clean and safe, making it a perfect environment for learning.”
From the reviews
We have been with Kimling's for Aftercare for at least 5 years. My 3 children have been students and now I, as a parent, am also a student and working through my belts. The staff cares deeply about the students. They not only teach karate, but also life skills and personal growth.
As a parent in today’s society you must be very careful and have peace of mind of where you leave your children. I am happy to report it’s been 5 years since our son has been apart of the Kimling’s community. The staff is very friendly, Compassionate and understanding.
We love this place! They take good care of the kids after they pick them up from school, very secure van system with tracking. Martial Arts classes are educational and teach them discipline and respect. The summer program is awesome, most days trips to the movies, parks, pools and lots of other fun activities.
I highly recommend this place. My daughter loves learning different ways to defend herself. Master Kimling is dedicated to his students and cares about values. It is a very friendly environment, super clean, and organized. The staff is a such a great people. They help my daughter complete her homework assignments.
New to Karate? Start at Kimling's Academy of Martial Arts
Kimling's Academy of 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 Kimling's Academy of 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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