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National Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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
- 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 (ages 3–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule nationalkarateokc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (405) 720-6000
Hours
| Monday | 1–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–8 PM |
| Thursday | 1–8 PM |
| Friday | 1–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“So proud of my daughter—she just started her karate classes 2 weeks ago, and she gets excited every single time she has class!”
“My son started taking lessons and soon I decided to try out the adult class.”
“My son is a teen but was not interested in getting his advanced black belt.”
“They not only teach martial arts, but also self defense, self-discipline, and compassion.”
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“They not only teach martial arts, but also self defense, self-discipline, and compassion.”
What students say
“The knowledgeable instructors genuinely care about each individual, and handle them with a commendable amount of patience.”
“We have been a part of the National Karate family for 3 years now and couldn't be happier!”
“My 4 year old has been here for a while now and I feel like he listens better now and at the same time is learning an art form and great coordination.”
“Our kiddos has grown in skill and confidence, his classes are one of his favorite times of the week!”
“they took an immediate personal interest in my son and preparing him for the upcoming tournament we previous had planned before switching!”
“Fantastic crew, really professional, great with kids, and a really nice dojo!”
From the reviews
5 Stars just does not cover how much we Love National Karate! We drive over 40 minutes, passing several other dojos for the excellent curriculum and the amazing, encouraging atmosphere. The knowledgeable instructors genuinely care about each individual, and handle them with a commendable amount of patience.
New Review My wife and son attend the adult classes. I thought about attending classes because I am tried of having my butt kicked at home. What an awesome community. Lots of diverse training options. My son is a teen but was not interested in getting his advanced black belt. He attends the adult grappling.
Our granddaughter and her mother have been going to National Karate for several years now. The owner's and the other students have become a second family to them. Before starting karate here our granddaughter was shy and quite the introvert.
We have been a part of the National Karate family for 3 years now and couldn't be happier! When I say family, I really mean that. Everyone is so kind, professional and we have made some great friends along the way. My son started taking lessons and soon I decided to try out the adult class.
New to Karate? Start at National Karate
National Karate 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 National 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.
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