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Union Karate Center LLC
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Union, South Carolina
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 (ages 4–12) — 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 unionkaratecenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (864) 441-1063
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:45 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4–8:45 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Union isnt known for having lots of options for kids activities so I feel especially lucky to have access to such a quality martial arts school.”
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From the reviews
Mr. Jamie and Mr. Matt are great. They do a great job with all the kids. My daughter loves taking lessons here and she’s excited to move up to her next belt. I highly recommend coming here.
Union isnt known for having lots of options for kids activities so I feel especially lucky to have access to such a quality martial arts school. Both boys look forward to karate every week and i look forward to not paying an arm and leg to have my kids stay active!
New to Karate? Start at Union Karate Center LLC
Union Karate Center LLC comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Union Karate Center LLC
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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