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United Kempo Karate Schools
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Indianapolis, Indiana
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ukks.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (317) 471-7431
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is a great place to learn and my kids are dong better at home and school.”
“Grandmaster Mattocks heads up a program which is top notch on all levels.”
“We choose karate to teach them discipline, respect, self confidence and self defense.”
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“We choose karate to teach them discipline, respect, self confidence and self defense.”
What students say
“Welcoming environment and knowledgeable instructors”
“Grandmaster Mattocks heads up a program which is top notch on all levels.”
“If you are looking for a family environment and great training, look no further than United Kempo Karate Schools.”
“We tell them “you’re only in competition with yourself.”
“There is no way to express my gratitude to United kempo karate schools for the help and influence they have had on my 12 and 6 year old boys.”
“We choose karate to teach them discipline, respect, self confidence and self defense.”
From the reviews
If you are looking for a family environment and great training, look no further than United Kempo Karate Schools. Grandmaster Mattocks and Alex Mattocks take pride in every student they have and make it a point to ensure everyone is getting the most out of their training.
This is a great place, Talented instructors, they are very good with children all the way to adult, from beginner to advanced and everything in between ,anything and everything you would need to know, I m glad to be apart of this school
There is no way to express my gratitude to United kempo karate schools for the help and influence they have had on my 12 and 6 year old boys. My six-year-old mother passed away unexpectedly 3 years ago and left him where he would not speak to any adults.
I really enjoy being at the school with my family. It is a great place to learn and my kids are dong better at home and school. Mr. Alex and Master Mattocks care about their students and make sure they are learning correctly.
New to Karate? Start at United Kempo Karate Schools
United Kempo Karate Schools 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 United Kempo Karate Schools
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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