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TKO Orlando
5 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Oviedo, 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule tkoorlando.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (321) 375-2200
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They really are the best coaches, the best energy, the best place for children to develop and learn this discipline…”
“Their instructors are engaging and hands on, willing to teach and help grow a beginner in karate.”
“Afterwards, focus is spent on one of the three K's; kihon (basics), kumite (sparring), kata (forms).”
“Afterwards, focus is spent on one of the three K's; kihon (basics), kumite (sparring), kata (forms).”
“The class that I go to has adults in addition to younger students where the majority of the class is comprised of teens and pre-teens.”
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What students say
“Their after school program is great and very interactive with great teachers to help your child learn and grow as a child outside of karate.”
“My 4 year old just started, he is shy and needed a little extra attention at his first class which he received in spades!”
“I went to Shotokan Karate Do for my daughter to learn teamwork and new friendships, but this team rises far beyond that, they are a family.”
“Kodokai is a world class establishment, from their employees to facilities every detail is handled with care.”
“I went to Shotokan Karate Do for my daughter to learn teamwork and new friendships, but this team rises far beyond that, they are a family.”
From the reviews
Kodokai is a world class establishment, from their employees to facilities every detail is handled with care. Their instructors are engaging and hands on, willing to teach and help grow a beginner in karate.
The best dojo ever. The senseis are very fantastic and you can learn a lot with them. They are top champion and very profesional and I learned a lot there. If you want to be a real champion go here and I promise everything is really amazing. I had the best experience at this dojo.
My 4 year old just started, he is shy and needed a little extra attention at his first class which he received in spades! He loved the class and the staff is amazing! Price is great and way better than any chain or franchise martial arts out there.
This is my daughter’s first experience at karate training (she was 8). My initial goal was to have her physically active a few times a week and make a few friends in the process.
New to Karate? Start at TKO Orlando
TKO Orlando 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 TKO Orlando
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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