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St. Matthews Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Louisville, Kentucky
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule gokempo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 502-899-5506
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 11:30 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Matthew’s Martial Arts Dojo offers a wonderful learning environment for children, teenagers, and adults.”
“Finally, my family loves all the other activities that they offer such as lightsaber days, bully prevention classes, and Women’s Self-Defense.”
“He's now a freshman in college, a third-degree black belt, and has taught classes, helped with birthday parties, and been an excellent punching bag during self-defense classes!”
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“He's now a freshman in college, a third-degree black belt, and has taught classes, helped with birthday parties, and been an excellent punching bag during self-defense classes!”
What students say
“Oh, I almost forgot Master Joan and Master Alan are amazing.”
“My sons love it and they've stuck with it because of the level of engagement given to them.”
“I know nothing about martial arts, but they are very focused on positive aspects.”
From the reviews
I studied at st matthews martial arts from 1994 through 2001. I achieved a black belt. I have studied at quite a few places and although no single martial art is superior, the amount of information they give you is quite astonishing.
WHOA! If I was rating based on coolness factor it would be level 100+. They have mastered the art of teaching kids and adults martial arts and so much more. You could read every review on their page but words alone do not do justice.
St. Matthew’s Martial Arts Dojo offers a wonderful learning environment for children, teenagers, and adults. The Masters and instructors are very patient, understanding, knowledgeable, and friendly; however they do provide a safe and structured space for beginning through advanced martial arts learners.
Our son trained at St. Matthews Martial Arts starting in kindergarten. He's now a freshman in college, a third-degree black belt, and has taught classes, helped with birthday parties, and been an excellent punching bag during self-defense classes!
Your first Karate class at St. Matthews Martial Arts
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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