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Purple Dragon Karate and fitness
5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Jupiter, Florida
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
- 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 (ages 4–12) — 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 purpledragonsoflo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (561) 307-2516
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 5–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“While on summer vacation, they welcomed us into their school so my son could continue his lessons and prepare for a competition.”
“We've been going for about 9 months and will continue to do so, I highly recommend them if you are looking to learn self-defense or build confidence.”
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“We've been going for about 9 months and will continue to do so, I highly recommend them if you are looking to learn self-defense or build confidence.”
What students say
“The Sensei is an amazing instructor and we're just so pleased with how he conducts the class, teaches our son discipline, and gets in some great exercise.”
“Shihan Albert and Sensei Candia are awesome martial artists and showed my family the true meaning of being a part of the Purple Dragon family.”
“The Sensei is an amazing instructor and we're just so pleased with how he conducts the class, teaches our son discipline, and gets in some great exercise.”
“The Sensei is an amazing instructor and we're just so pleased with how he conducts the class, teaches our son discipline, and gets in some great exercise.”
From the reviews
Shihan Albert and Sensei Candia are awesome martial artists and showed my family the true meaning of being a part of the Purple Dragon family. While on summer vacation, they welcomed us into their school so my son could continue his lessons and prepare for a competition.
We just started sending our almost 4 year old boy here and we love it! The Sensei is an amazing instructor and we're just so pleased with how he conducts the class, teaches our son discipline, and gets in some great exercise.
My family has been attending Purple Dragon for the better part of a decade. We love it and highly recommend this amazing world class program.
My eight year old daughter has been training at Purple Dragon for over a year, and we couldn’t be happier with the quality of the instruction. Shihan Albert Andrews and Sensei Alison Candia Andrews challenge their students to the fullest as they develop discipline and respect for others.
New to Karate? Start at Purple Dragon Karate and fitness
Purple Dragon Karate and fitness 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 Purple Dragon Karate and fitness
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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