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Palm Beach Karate School

5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Karate dojo in West Palm Beach, 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.

Strip-mall studio offering karate classes for kids & adults in a traditional, mirror-lined space.

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 palmbeachkarateschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (561) 429-3467

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4–8:30 PM
Wednesday 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 4–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 AM–1:30 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 Palm Beach Karate School, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 24 mentions

“My child has ADHD and has always had a hard time focusing, but here the sempais and senseis show incredible dedication, love, and empathy in every single class.”

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Teens

“They teach students of all ages, starting from little ones as young as 4 years old all the way up to teens and beyond.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“It's a fantastic spot to learn self-defense and improve social skills!”

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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 Palm Beach Karate School — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“It's a fantastic spot to learn self-defense and improve social skills!”

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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.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 93 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 19 mentions

“They often treat the kids to cookies, cupcakes, they are very close knit and it’s a very warm and welcoming environment which is why we have stayed.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“We’ve been bringing our daughter her for a few years and she loves it!”

active competition / tournament team 6 mentions

“The instructors are great, they do compete as well and have a few students heading to international competitions.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 27 mentions

“My child has ADHD and has always had a hard time focusing, but here the sempais and senseis show incredible dedication, love, and empathy in every single class.”

From the reviews

My son has been going to this school now for about three years I honestly like this place because he has improved a lot when it comes to discipline and so far he’s showing a lot of skills that he didn’t have before I strongly recommend this place if anyone is looking for a self-defense school for their kids.

★★★★★ — Marck, Apr 2022

Palm Beach Karate School is a great martial arts academy giving students a chance to learn self defense, determination, perseverance, discipline, humanity, sportsmanship and much more.

★★★★★ — Mercy, Jun 2023

I have brought my sons, Kevin and Bryan Cruz, since they were 5and 6 years old; they are now 11 and 13. Bringing them here was the best decision I have made for my children. With the teachings from the school they have grown to be disciplined, respectful and patient.

★★★★★ — Pilar, Dec 2017

This place Is amazing. Great staff and the environment is always friendly. Even the older students are very respectful and are a great example of their teaching. I would recommend this to all parents that would like to apply/ teach discipline, self-control, focus and respect

★★★★★ — Will, Jun 2023

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Your first Karate class at Palm Beach 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.

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 Palm Beach Karate School

1481 S Military Trl #15, West Palm Beach, FL33415

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