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Olympic Karate School
4.6 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hobart, Indiana
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
- 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
- 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 olympickarateschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (219) 632-4811
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 5:30–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son loves it here and is thriving under their tutelage”
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What students say
“My son loves it here and is thriving under their tutelage”
“Great school, discipline and environment!”
From the reviews
This is a wonderful karate school. They truly care about their students. My son loves it here and is thriving under their tutelage
Best people, best place & great instructors for better health in body and mind. So much fun❣️
I took karate there and now my sister going there the place is a good place to take kids to learn karate the instructor might be hard on a kid it not because he wants he does it to give motivation to kid who are having a hard time leaning it to anyone who thinking about taking their kids or you are wanting to sing up…
Awesome Awesome Awesome. They truly care about the kids here!! Highly recommended...
New to Karate? Start at Olympic Karate School
Olympic Karate School 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 Olympic Karate School
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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