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Kona Karate Centerville

5 ★★★★★ 56 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Centerville, Utah

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule konakarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (801) 859-5425

Hours

Monday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12 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 Kona Karate Centerville, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 22 mentions

“My son loves class and is grateful for the high expectations, great youth role models and new things he is learning.”

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🐉 Little Dragons

“It's obvious they enjoy what they do and care about the little ninjas, both as students and as people.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They don’t just teach self defense skills here, they teach them so much more!”

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

🛡️ Self-Defense

“They don’t just teach self defense skills here, they teach them so much more!”

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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 56 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“Our entire family, adults included, love their program so much and would recommend them to anyone!”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“They teach more than the karate form, they teach good behavior, self awareness, confidence, and more.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 11 mentions

“They also have a perfect balance of maintaining discipline while keeping the atmosphere casual, entertaining, and not at all intimidating!”

From the reviews

I love that there are seats for parents to watch, either on the floor or upper balcony. I like that they pair students off and use alternative equipment during each training. Seems a bit like "make it up as you go", so more structure guide to follow during class instructing.

★★★★★ — Unicorncharm, May 2022

Kona Karate has been an amazing experience for my kids. There is lots of great staff and it keeps both of my children active all year round, even the new trainees our doing very good and it is a friendly place for all ages and sizes they teach great martial arts and focus they teach the important of not starting…

★★★★★ — Jenny, Jun 2025

We are beyond impressed with Kona Karate and so happy to have found it! It came recommended to us, after trying a couple other places for our son in the area. Instructors Te and Jade are personable, kind, and made our timid 5 year old feel right at home on day one!

★★★★★ — Rachel, Jul 2025

Kona karate is awesome! The teachers are really involved and take the time to make sure each kid is improving at their own pace. They also ensure every class is a positive and confidence building experience. We love it!

★★★★★ — Whitni, May 2019

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Your first Karate class at Kona Karate Centerville

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 Kona Karate Centerville

1265W W 1275 N, Centerville, UT84014

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