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United States Karate Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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 (ages 4–7) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule unitedstateskarateacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 719-630-3636
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“As a parent of 3 kids who trained at The United States Karate Academy and as a student of over 15 years; the knowledge and training we have received has become our center.”
“We've had our kids in the Knee High Samurai classes (kids can start as young as 4), and now the whole family can train together in the combined Junior/Adult classes.”
“The martial arts training is top-tier, and features contact sparring, which is an essential element for any martial arts/self defense program.”
“Jennie creates a sense of teamwork, hard work, high expectations, and family, and has been absolutely integral in my daughter gaining confidence in her teen years!”
“The instructors are incredibly patient and skilled, teaching not just self-defense but also discipline, respect, and confidence—values that go far beyond the dojo.”
“This is a great class for beginners or for people with experience.”
Other martial arts here
“Her kick boxing classes are the highlight of my week!”
“The instructors are incredibly patient and skilled, teaching not just self-defense but also discipline, respect, and confidence—values that go far beyond the dojo.”
What students say
“I genuinely love this location and Sensei Jenny does a great job, especially with small children.”
“Jennie creates a sense of teamwork, hard work, high expectations, and family, and has been absolutely integral in my daughter gaining confidence in her teen years!”
“My oldest daughter and I are able to bond over our mutual distaste for cardio and enjoyment of the heavy bag exercises.”
“Jennie creates a sense of teamwork, hard work, high expectations, and family, and has been absolutely integral in my daughter gaining confidence in her teen years!”
“I've escorted a number of children as a caretaker to the Knee-High Samurai classes over the years and seen children grow in behavioral discipline and physical capability.”
From the reviews
As a parent of 3 kids who trained at The United States Karate Academy and as a student of over 15 years; the knowledge and training we have received has become our center. Thank you USKA for helping us be better people everyday.
Sensei Jennie is amazing. I grew up in martial arts and later boxing, where I was trained by a multiple time world champion. I have an autistic son who finished ABA, and I wanted to put him into a sport that he could learn about confidence and discipline.
Great dojo for the whole family! Sensei is great with kids - patient and kind, but persistent and firm when needed. We've had our kids in the Knee High Samurai classes (kids can start as young as 4), and now the whole family can train together in the combined Junior/Adult classes.
After a couple years of watching my boys grow in the dojo, I’ve joined myself. Sensei does an amazing job of nurturing young minds and bodies. She holds them accountable but exhibits so much patience. We have been so, so lucky to be here.
New to Karate? Start at United States Karate Academy
United States Karate Academy 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 United States 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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