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Southeast Martial Arts Academy
4.4 ★★★★☆ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Port St. Lucie, 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
- 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
- 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 onestrueheart.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 561-376-5036
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:15–9:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 7–8:15 pm |
| Thursday | 6:15–9:15 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Your kids will be in great hands to develop their character and become better persons in life and they also will be able to defend themselves.”
“Teaches self defense, discipline, respect, and more.”
Other martial arts here
“With the Shisei Ryu method I was able to learn a pretty sharp martial art which combines karate, judo, aikido, iaido and kendo, yes, 5, everything in one school and in one method.”
“Teaches self defense, discipline, respect, and more.”
What students say
“The head instructor is very knowledgeable and inspirational.”
“As they are learning Martial Arts they are also learning respect, self confidence and discipline.”
From the reviews
This school is great for learning martial arts from the ground up. The head instructor, Soke Lane, has incredible knowledge of the mechanics of movement, timing, and absorbability.
I love everything about this Academy! If you are looking for a class, look no further! Staff members are excellent and the students in the class are a fantastic group of kids. As they are learning Martial Arts they are also learning respect, self confidence and discipline. My son looks forward to going every week.
Outstanding school. Teaches self defense, discipline, respect, and more. Prices are competitive. Soke Jeff and the other Sensei are all fantastic.
It is very hard to find a real traditional budo academy nowadays, where you can find more than sports a true martial art method conceived to build a better you every single day.
New to Karate? Start at Southeast Martial Arts Academy
Southeast Martial Arts 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 Southeast Martial Arts 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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