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The Dojo Karate Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Antonio, Texas
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
- 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
- Phone +1 210-927-0669
The classes they run
“My son loves his karate classes and his teachers everybody is so nice and professional and they have very good communication with the parents I rate this place an A+”
“Good instructors there I love how they teach me nd other students there I'm a proud purple belt helping out the beginner dragons”
“I am pleased to say that The Dojo Karate Academy provides an excellent karate program for kids, teens and even adults!”
“Convenient, reasonably priced classes and the availability of private lessons of desired.”
“I'm training the Muay Thai class, I'm 50 yrs old stroke survivor and just found awesome cardio, self defense and lots of fun!”
Other martial arts here
“I'm training the Muay Thai class, I'm 50 yrs old stroke survivor and just found awesome cardio, self defense and lots of fun!”
“I'm training the Muay Thai class, I'm 50 yrs old stroke survivor and just found awesome cardio, self defense and lots of fun!”
What students say
“This multi-generational community-forward fitness nirvana has changed my family's life.”
“My son loves his karate classes and his teachers everybody is so nice and professional and they have very good communication with the parents I rate this place an A+”
“the kids have fun while learning the real essence of the traditional martial arts discipline, self control, respect, and so on.”
From the reviews
Sensei Borrego and his family are true martial artists! the kids have fun while learning the real essence of the traditional martial arts discipline, self control, respect, and so on. I'm training the Muay Thai class, I'm 50 yrs old stroke survivor and just found awesome cardio, self defense and lots of fun!
I love this place I am a blue belt. Without them I would have never known how to defend myself
My son loves his karate classes and his teachers everybody is so nice and professional and they have very good communication with the parents I rate this place an A+
I am pleased to say that The Dojo Karate Academy provides an excellent karate program for kids, teens and even adults! The instructors are patient, kind and very knowledgeable, and did I mention they are great with children of all ages?! I highly recommend them for development and self-confidence no matter the age.
New to Karate? Start at The Dojo Karate Academy
The Dojo Karate Academy 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.
Your first Karate class at The Dojo 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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