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Kinney Karate

4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Karate dojo in St. Petersburg, Florida

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens

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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule kinneykarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 727-686-0864

Hours

Monday 6–8 pm
Tuesday 6–9 pm
Wednesday 6–8 pm
Thursday 6–9 pm
Friday Closed
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 Kinney Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 2 mentions

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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 Kinney Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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.

From the reviews

I've been a member of Kinney Karate for over a decade, the community that the school has is truly incredible. Some of the best times I've ever had have been at Kinney Karate's summer camp, working on martial arts for five straight days.

★★★★★ — Spaceduck_051, Jul 2026

Fun, clean shop for magic and other game players. Look forward to playing a lot here:)

★★★★★ — Michael, Feb 2019

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Your first Karate class at Kinney Karate

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 Kinney Karate

5801 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL33710

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