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Olympic Karate Studio
4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Louisville, Kentucky
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule oksdojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 502-916-2008
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending Olympic Karate Studio for five years, first at the old location under Sensei Ruth and then at the new location under Sensei Ben.”
“its best to go in and see it your self in person it's better self defense system for adults and kids because something martial arts do work realistic”
“The teen/adult program, juniors program, and little champs program are all geared around age appropriate expectations and teaching styles.”
“its best to go in and see it your self in person it's better self defense system for adults and kids because something martial arts do work realistic”
Other martial arts here
“its better than the tae Kwon do days as a kid.”
“This place has so much to offer; a weight-lifting room, cardio kick-boxing classes, and an awesome group of instructors to teach martial arts in various ways.”
“Its a awesome version of MMA because you do stand up and ground defense.”
“its best to go in and see it your self in person it's better self defense system for adults and kids because something martial arts do work realistic”
What students say
“The quality of instruction has stayed the same over the two locations and through martial arts, she has learned so much discipline, control, and strength.”
From the reviews
We've been at Olympic Karate for many years- and are an Olympic Karate family. That means we go as a family- parent and kids. The instructors are top notch with backgrounds, techniques, and experiences that are second to none.
OKS has the perfect environment for anyone. Desire to learn traditional Karate? Desire competition? Desire to just get in shape and have fun? They got it. I've had experience with multiple martial arts studios in the past, and OKS is top tier from what I've found.
We haven't been to any other karate place but this place is awesome. Our 5 year old got 8 free classes from his school. He was very shy and scared at his first class but the staff made him feel very welcome. They didn't rush him or make him do anything he didn't want to. Now he can't wait to go to karate class.
My daughter has been attending Olympic Karate Studio for five years, first at the old location under Sensei Ruth and then at the new location under Sensei Ben. The quality of instruction has stayed the same over the two locations and through martial arts, she has learned so much discipline, control, and strength.
Your first Karate class at Olympic Karate Studio
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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🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site