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Turner Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 113 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Toledo, Ohio

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
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  • Website & schedule turnermartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (419) 309-8294

Hours

Monday 4:30–9 PM
Tuesday 4:30–9 PM
Wednesday 4:30–9 PM
Thursday 4:30–9 PM
Friday 12–8 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
Sunday 12–1 PM

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 Turner Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 25 mentions

“Karate America helped my son develop ears for listening, eyes for focusing, arms and legs for defending, a mind for awareness, and a heart for compassion.”

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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 Turner Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 113 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The energy here is welcoming, encouraging, and makes you want to keep coming back to class and give it your very best effort!”

friendly, respectful dojo 5 mentions

“The energy here is welcoming, encouraging, and makes you want to keep coming back to class and give it your very best effort!”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“I absolutely love that not only do the students learn valuable karate techniques but after most classes Mr Turner - staff sit students down & have a life lesson talk.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Karate America helped my son develop ears for listening, eyes for focusing, arms and legs for defending, a mind for awareness, and a heart for compassion.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 19 mentions

“Karate America doesn’t just teach martial arts; students are taught values such as resilience, uplifting others, perseverance, and respect for self and others.”

From the reviews

We were looking for a karate studio for our kids to join and once we walked into karate America We felt that my kids found a second home. The instructors are great and I’m glad we found this place for my kids.

★★★★★ — Joe, Dec 2023

The atmosphere is amazing. The instructors are top-notch! Great place for you or your kids to learn martial arts and discipline

★★★★★ — Michael, Apr 2023

My granddaughter experienced a karate class for a summer and quit taking gymnastics to join karate. She memorized the student creed the first month of class and has advanced to brown black belt in two years of hard work and dedication.

★★★★★ — Nadine, Aug 2017

Karate America has been an incredible learning experience for my 6-year-old who started only 6 months ago. Since joining, he has gained a wealth of knowledge and skills through his karate training. The dedicated instructors have taught him valuable lessons in discipline, respect, and perseverance.

★★★★★ — Alia, Dec 2023

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Your first Karate class at Turner 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.

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 Turner Martial Arts

6755 Central Ave, Toledo, OH43617

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