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River City Karate
4.7 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Decatur, Alabama
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rivercitykarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (256) 340-0500
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great workouts and fun environment, especially for kids.”
“The sparring for kids is organized as well.”
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What students say
“Great workouts and fun environment, especially for kids.”
“Our son loves it and so do we.”
“The Sensi is very nice, fun and disciplines in a respectable manner.”
From the reviews
I earned my black belt almost 3 years ago from River City Karate and still attend. One of the best decisions I've ever made. Great workouts and fun environment, especially for kids. Chase is great with them and teaches them alot more than just karate.
My son is enjoying his classes. The Sensi is very nice, fun and disciplines in a respectable manner.
I go here and I enjoy it. Mr. Chase does great with classes. The sparring for kids is organized as well.
I have been here for 15 years and have loved every minute. Great workouts, great people, and a great atmosphere. Wonderful place for children as well as adults.
Your first Karate class at River City Karate
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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