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OCALA KARATE CLUB

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Ocala, Florida

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule ocalakarateclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (352) 804-9214

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6:30–7:30 PM
Friday 6:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 12:30–2 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 OCALA KARATE CLUB, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great martial art to learn, amazing workout but most importantly amazing for self defense.”

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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 OCALA KARATE CLUB — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Great martial art to learn, amazing workout but most importantly amazing for self defense.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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

Great martial art to learn, amazing workout but most importantly amazing for self defense. Coach John is knowledgeable and exudes confidence through his teaching and allows you to learn through him. Come throw some hands,elbows,and knees the right way!!

★★★★★ — Marlon, Dec 2021

Una excelente escuela de Artes Marciales, donde aprendes herramientas para poder enfrentar tu vida!

★★★★★ — Zapata, Feb 2024

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Your first Karate class at OCALA KARATE CLUB

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 OCALA KARATE CLUB

2801 SW 20th St, Ocala, FL34474

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