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Pooler Karate, Krav Maga, & Jiu-Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 559 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Pooler, Georgia

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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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule poolerkaratetsd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 912-748-7111

Hours

Monday 12–8 pm
Tuesday 12–8:30 pm
Wednesday 12–8 pm
Thursday 12–8:30 pm
Friday 12–8 pm
Saturday 8 am–1 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 Pooler Karate, Krav Maga, & Jiu-Jitsu, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 38 mentions

“Coach Taylor is fantastic with the kids—patient, encouraging, and really knows how to connect with them while still pushing them to do their best.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“I took my kids here a few times for their private lessons, and board breaking events.”

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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 Pooler Karate, Krav Maga, & Jiu-Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu 5 mentions

“It’s hard to find a place that teaches kids the 'fun' side of Jiu-Jitsu while maintaining the structure and respect inherent in Karate.”

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🥊 Kickboxing 3 mentions

“I've practiced jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai for most of my life up north.”

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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 559 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Starting with no experience for Both a child and adult everyone has been super welcoming and willing to work with us.”

friendly, respectful dojo 11 mentions

“The school has a safe and family-oriented environment to allow your little ones to develop life skills to help your child take on whatever life brings them.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 4 mentions

“The instructors are deeply supportive, helping students not only master techniques but also build confidence and discipline in every class.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“My son has gained so much confidence and focus that carries over into his daily life.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 26 mentions

“The instructors are deeply supportive, helping students not only master techniques but also build confidence and discipline in every class.”

From the reviews

My son has been attending Pooler Karate firc3 years, and the growth I've seen in him—both on and off the mat—has been incredible. The instructors are not only skilled martial artists but also amazing mentors. They teach discipline, confidence, respect, and perseverance in a way that really connects with the kids.

★★★★★ — Cloleisha, Jul 2025

My kids have finally gotten to an age where they get challenged both physically and mentally in their daily lives ( at school, in their community and literally everywhere) and before signing them up i started seeing self doubt in their troubles but once the started attending they not only learned karate skills and…

★★★★★ — Jocy, Feb 2026

Pooler Karate has been a fantastic place for my son to grow and thrive. His self-development has been significantly influenced by the school, showing exponential leaps in his confidence and self-awareness.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, Aug 2024

My grandson absolutely loves attending Pooler Karate. From the moment we walked in, it felt like more than just a martial arts studio—it’s a vibrant community. The instructors are deeply supportive, helping students not only master techniques but also build confidence and discipline in every class.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Jun 2025

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Your first Karate class at Pooler Karate, Krav Maga, & Jiu-Jitsu

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 Pooler Karate, Krav Maga, & Jiu-Jitsu

811 S Rogers St Unit 2, Pooler, GA31322

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