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Lawrence Championship Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 167 Google reviews · Karate dojo in American Fork, Utah

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Plan your first class

  • 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 lawrencecma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 801-492-1300

Hours

Monday 2–9 pm
Tuesday 2–9 pm
Wednesday 2–9 pm
Thursday 2–9 pm
Friday 2–7:30 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 Lawrence Championship Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 34 mentions

“My daughter trained at Bobby Lawrence American Fork for 10 years and earned her 2nd degree black belt with Dallas Lawrence and his amazing team of teachers and staff!”

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Teens

“The positive energy in the Teen/Adult classes makes it a great environment to get your endorphins going, to get into shape, and learn a new skill at the same time.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“She is not only learning self-defense, but more importantly, she’s more confident with herself and her abilities.”

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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 Lawrence Championship Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“Myself and 3 daughters are now are participating in Bob’s morning kickboxing class, and it’s an awesome class!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“She is not only learning self-defense, but more importantly, she’s more confident with herself and her abilities.”

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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 167 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“But after our first class, I was so happy I signed him up.”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“I'm grateful to be part of this family and that my son is recieving the instruction he wants with the caring discipline needs.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“I love the enthusiasm of the teachers and everything my kids are learning like discipline, focusing,techniques,respecfulnes.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Every instructor cares about you and your child. My son has had his focus, attention and self worth increase dramatically because of this studio.”

active competition / tournament team 2 mentions

“She had a very positive experience participating in the weekly classes, SWAT and STORM team and biannual tournaments.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Well worth the investment.”

From the reviews

Highly recommend this as a place for having your child learn important life values and standards. They helped my son immensely from when he started at 8 years of age. He's now a third degree black belt at 14! This year he has begins teaching and he is excited to be a part of this team.

★★★★★ — Eric, Feb 2021

I am thrilled with my daughter’s Bobby Lawrence Karate experience. Everyone at the studio is extremely friendly and helpful. I am especially impressed by her instructors. Besides being knowledgeable and experienced, they are patient, kind and offer positive encouragement with every interaction.

★★★★★ — Rena, May 2019

Therapist here who enrolled my 6yo son after the divorce to help him cope and regain self-confidence. I will put him in talk therapy in the future, but at this age this seems to be much more efficacious in helping him be empowered. He is doing notably better at focus and self-confidence after 2 months.

★★★★★ — Stephen, Oct 2024

Even with really large class sizes, Bobby Lawrence instructors are incredible. I've been around martial arts for years, and I am so glad my daughter is attending this awesome school. They teach confidence, keep the pace of the classes moving, and provide great feedback to students (both positive and constructive).

★★★★★ — Renee, Jan 2018

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Your first Karate class at Lawrence Championship 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.

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 Lawrence Championship Martial Arts

648 E State St Unit D, American Fork, UT84003

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