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South Hills Karate Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Karate dojo in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania
Plan your first class
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- 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 southhillskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 412-418-3688
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–12 pm, 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 5–8 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | 10–11 am |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending this school for 8 months and she's loved every second of all the different types of training she's received.”
“We even enrolled our 4 yr old in the new Little Dragons class that begins the basics of balance and listening along with fun and a solid session of exercise.”
“I absolutely love the newest instructor and all the programs he has brought to the school, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kobudo weapons, and Bonkukkum Korean Sword.”
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“I absolutely love the newest instructor and all the programs he has brought to the school, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kobudo weapons, and Bonkukkum Korean Sword.”
What students say
“Master Grabowsky is very patient and gives amazing direction.”
“But what has meant the most to me is the support by all of the masters and black belt teachers and feeling of family.”
“It has been an absolute asset to my sons foundation of honor, respect, discipline and work ethic.”
“It has been an absolute asset to my sons foundation of honor, respect, discipline and work ethic.”
From the reviews
My family has been more than pleased with this Karate Academy since our son started at age 5, two years ago. They are so thorough and knowledgeable. It has been an absolute asset to my sons foundation of honor, respect, discipline and work ethic. Lately the school has been changing noticeably.
My daughter has been attending this school for 8 months and she's loved every second of all the different types of training she's received. She began with Tang Soo Do and since the summer has gotten involved in the weapons class, archery, Korean sword, and the demo team.
I absolutely love the newest instructor and all the programs he has brought to the school, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Kobudo weapons, and Bonkukkum Korean Sword.
Master Grabowsky is very patient and gives amazing direction. My son really loves his classes. Definitely recommend!
New to Karate? Start at South Hills Karate Academy
South Hills Karate Academy 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 South Hills Karate Academy
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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