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North Texas Karate Academy
5 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fort Worth, Texas
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
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule northtexaskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 817-832-2531
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My sons have attended a few months now (white belts), and I have never seen less than 3-4 high-degreed black belt instructors in every class they have been part of.”
“They offer weapons training, individual training and compete in the leagues in the area.”
“My son earned his black belt last year and his training at NTKA has transformed him from a quiet and withdrawn child into a strong and confident teenager.”
“Fantastic dojo that promotes discipline, self control, self defense, self respect and respect for others around you too.”
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“Fantastic dojo that promotes discipline, self control, self defense, self respect and respect for others around you too.”
What students say
“My sons have attended a few months now (white belts), and I have never seen less than 3-4 high-degreed black belt instructors in every class they have been part of.”
“My sons have attended a few months now (white belts), and I have never seen less than 3-4 high-degreed black belt instructors in every class they have been part of.”
“Master Seeling and her team of instructors has helped my family grow closer together and gain respect for martial arts.”
“High quality instruction where they actually break out the students in small groups of like skill level and spend time teaching the forms and PROPER technique.”
“NTKA became family to me and then my daughter when we adopted. They are so family focused and dedicated to their students, I couldn’t ask for better Martial Arts training!”
“Their students who chose to compete in tournaments consistently get top placement and everyone in the dojo gets the opportunity to learn discipline, honor, and integrity.”
From the reviews
As a personal student of this Dojo I can say these are some of the greatest people I know, from making sure everyone is succeeding, to showing love to each individual. I look forward to every class and feel even better when leaving.
We take both of our kids to NTKA, and they have a great group that work well with kids, and my wife and I are attending also, and we all enjoy it. NTKA is not the closest martial arts school to where we live, but it has been a much better fit than any other place we have trained so I'm glad we found it.
I’m a brown belt at North Texas Karate Academy. My family and I love this school, everyone is always very supportive and welcoming. If you’re looking for a place to practice karate we would love you to join us. 🩷
We adore NTKA. My life has been deeply impacted by the amazing people that make up this family. The workouts are great, the values and character building are even better. I love how the environment naturally encourages strength, discipline, and respect.
New to Karate? Start at North Texas Karate Academy
North Texas Karate Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 North Texas Karate Academy
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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