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Texas Karate Institute Select

4.9 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fort Worth, Texas

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tkiselect.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 817-470-2978

Hours

Monday 11 am–8 pm
Tuesday 11 am–8 pm
Wednesday 11 am–8 pm
Thursday 11 am–8 pm
Friday Closed
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 Texas Karate Institute Select, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 8 mentions

“Best instructor and program I have yet to come across my kids have tried others but tki is the best fit!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“For me it is helping build a relationship with my God while learning how to protect myself, mentally and physically, from this crazy world.”

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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 Texas Karate Institute Select — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“They implement Bible verse memorization, prayer, self-defense, and karate.”

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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 15 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“My first time I started i was a white belt and now I'm a red karate belt so I am 2 karate belts from the official blackbelt and now I'm going by my grandfather name Mr.”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“Great for the entire family - grow your family closer together and create lasting memories as a family.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My son Brandon loves karate he just got his Purple Belt.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“Super affordable, great atmosphere, and even greater people!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 6 mentions

“Mason's students for over 3 years and they have grown SO MUCH during this time, not only in martial arts but also self-confidence, discipline, self-control and so much more.”

From the reviews

Christian Soldiers & TKI have really changed my life. I was looking for a new adventure for our 11 year son, who is bullied all the time but was 100% sure that karate was the route to go. I grew up with a no fight mentality even when bullying comes in. But I went to a demonstration at The word at Lakeside.

★★★★★ — Conner, Sep 2021

Best instructor and program I have yet to come across my kids have tried others but tki is the best fit! I encourage all ages to come join and see the difference this makes in your kids

★★★★★ — Chelsey, Sep 2021

A great program. that is quite affordable. It has given my grandson a boost in confidence and self esteem.I highly recommend it.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Sep 2021

Thank you so much TKI Select for welcoming our family with open arms. After being away from martial arts for 7 years it is great getting back into it with an instructor that understands how to push us just the right amount.TKI Select teach respect, balance, and correct techniques. I fully recommend TKI Select.

★★★★★ — Gail, Sep 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 15 reviews →

New to Karate? Start at Texas Karate Institute Select

Texas Karate Institute Select comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.

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Your first Karate class at Texas Karate Institute Select

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 Texas Karate Institute Select

9396 Confederate Park Rd, Fort Worth, TX76135

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