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Samurai Dojo

4.8 ★★★★★ 118 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Houston, Texas

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Hours

Monday 10 am–8 pm
Tuesday 10 am–8 pm
Wednesday 10 am–8 pm
Thursday 10 am–8 pm
Friday 1–6 pm
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 Samurai Dojo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 23 mentions

“My son has had the time of his life at the summer camp this year, this will definitely be our go to place for after school care, summer camps, holiday breaks etc.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Classes are fun, educational, and teach you proper self-defense technique in a short period of time.”

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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 Samurai Dojo — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“I went to my first kickboxing class a month ago and it was awesome!”

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🤼 Judo

“They teach goju-ryu style of karate, coupled with grappling which consists of judo and jujitsu.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Classes are fun, educational, and teach you proper self-defense technique in a short period of time.”

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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 118 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced student, there’s always something new to learn.”

friendly, respectful dojo 17 mentions

“They treat us like family and even during quarantine in April of 2020 they were open until the very end to support parents still worked.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 6 mentions

“Balance between discipline,respect, self respect, self control, physical demands at their level, appropriate level of details means a Sensei that actually knows what he is doing.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Sheehan is also great at putting together activities outside of the Dojo that the children love and enjoy.”

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“There’s a real sense of tradition here, which adds to the authenticity of the training experience.”

clean, welcoming dojo 3 mentions

“The facility itself is kept clean, has a seating area for the family, and has decent parking.”

From the reviews

Best decision of my life was setting foot in this dojo. Great atmosphere, great people, great learning experience.

★★★★★ — Snoop'S, Nov 2023

My name is Steve and I want to go on record as saying that American Martial Arts academy saved my life. I started going March of 2012. At that time i weighed about 290 lbs. I was a border line diabetic with an A!C of 9. The instructors there were very friendly and they motivated me like no one else could have.

★★★★★ — Steven, Sep 2013

I could not be more grateful for the staff at AMAA! All of the coaches are so friendly, welcoming and amazing role models. My son has had the time of his life at the summer camp this year, this will definitely be our go to place for after school care, summer camps, holiday breaks etc.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Jun 2019

After visiting several dojo’s here in Houston we found this gem for my daughter. As a black belt myself I would not allow for her to be part of these numerous “belt for money” and no content. Hands down, this is an amazing Dojo, where the kids really learn what matters.

★★★★★ — T, Dec 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 118 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Samurai Dojo

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 Samurai Dojo

1650 S Dairy Ashford Rd, Houston, TX77077

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