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Star Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 124 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Elkhart, Indiana
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 (ages 2–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule joinstarma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 574-522-5425
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 5–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I know it cannot always be easy being the instructor with kids that you KNOW don’t push themselves as they should, but you stick with it and don’t give up on our children.”
“My son did his nunchuck routine at his school talent show this spring and it was amazing!”
Other martial arts here
“For the past two years, all three of us have learned a great amount of Tae Kwon Do techniques.”
What students say
“The instructors are energetic and great with the students, the environment is very welcoming, and the lessons learned go way beyond martial arts.”
“For the past two years, all three of us have learned a great amount of Tae Kwon Do techniques.”
“The instructors are amazing and have gone above and beyond to build on our son's respect, confidence, strength, and focus.”
“Both of my children attend and they have shown a noticeable difference in their confidence level and understanding responsibilities.”
From the reviews
Me and my two children started our future Black Belt earnerTae Kwon Do journey at Star Martial Arts in Elkhart in 2021. For the past two years, all three of us have learned a great amount of Tae Kwon Do techniques.
My son started in February of 2017. His self confidence and social skills have improved tremendously! Their instructors are fantastic and communicate very well with the children. My son absolutely loves them and they are great role models. The Attitude Reports help keep my son in check at home and at school.
I have went through multiple sports trying to find something for my son to actually enjoy. This place goes above and beyond. My son has such a great time being apart of this martial arts family. They are so incredibly involved with parents and students and have so many different events in addition to actually classes.
My daughter has been doing karate at Star Martial Arts in South Bend for about a year. She loves going each week and has learned so much from the instructors, Mrs. Merrill and Mr. Hartman! I've seen her confidence in herself grow and her leadership abilities as well. I would highly recommend Star Martial Arts!!
Your first Karate class at Star 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.
