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PKSA Karate Detroit

4.9 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Detroit, Michigan

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule pksakaratedetroit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 313-757-2749

Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 6–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 PKSA Karate Detroit, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 16 mentions

“My son is learning so much with self defense and martial arts he loves it and so do I”

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Teens

“I've seen lots of kids (now teens) mature into fine leaders.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My son is learning so much with self defense and martial arts he loves it and so do I”

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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 PKSA Karate Detroit — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“My son is learning so much with self defense and martial arts he loves it and so do I”

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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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“The instructor is AMAZING, and you can truly tell that she genuinely wants nothing but the best for every one of her students and for them to excel.”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“My daughter and I consider this dojang to be more than a school…I can honestly say we’re all Family!”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“PKSA Detroit has taught my children to be goal oriented, disciplined and focused.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 5 mentions

“Learning karate at PKSA Detroit has not only boosted his confidence but has also taught him discipline and responsibility.”

From the reviews

GREAT environment, especially for families. At PKSA, the expectations are always high and clear. You can learn karate recreationally (always with clear goals) or you can get really serious and pursue it aggressively, competing in regional and national tournaments.

★★★★★ — Erick, Feb 2019

My son is learning so much with self defense and martial arts he loves it and so do I

★★★★★ — Kina, Dec 2018

Wonderful karate school. My daughter has now been training here for over 3 years. The instructor is AMAZING, and you can truly tell that she genuinely wants nothing but the best for every one of her students and for them to excel.

★★★★★ — T., Dec 2021

My son absolutely loves coming to every class! Learning karate at PKSA Detroit has not only boosted his confidence but has also taught him discipline and responsibility.

★★★★★ — Nicole, Feb 2023

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Your first Karate class at PKSA Karate Detroit

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 PKSA Karate Detroit

6100 14th St, Detroit, MI48208

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