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Unity Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Little Rock, Arkansas

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Hours

Monday 11 am–8:30 pm
Tuesday 3–8:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am–8:30 pm
Thursday 3–8:30 pm
Friday 11 am–7 pm
Saturday 10 am–1 pm
Sunday 11 am–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 Unity Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 8 mentions

“If you’re an adult or have children looking for a place to train martial arts, look no further!”

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Teens

“Community outreach, teen games nights, karaoke parties….”

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

🥋 Jiu-Jitsu

“Great instructors in Sensei Tanner (Cuong Nhu) Professor Matt (BJJ) and all the other black and brown belts who bring their own personalities to training!”

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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 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Everyone is welcoming and the environment is great for beginners and experienced people.”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“Unity Martial Arts has been part of our family for the last 10 years and we’re still going strong!”

From the reviews

Unity Martial Arts has been part of our family for the last 10 years and we’re still going strong! Great instructors in Sensei Tanner (Cuong Nhu) Professor Matt (BJJ) and all the other black and brown belts who bring their own personalities to training!

★★★★★ — Chad, Jul 2026

I can't rate this high enough. My son started martial arts classes, but it was so fun and welcoming I started too. Challenging and encouraging, each class is unique - the teachers are knowledgeable and creative. The new facilities as the nicest I have ever seen for martial arts, or any gym. Oh!

★★★★★ — G, Jan 2020

I have been to multiple dojos in my past and this is the one I have stuck with. Amazing environment where I learned many skills from martial arts to social skills. I knew no one at this dojo when I first joined but 2 years later I am great friends with many of them.

★★★★★ — Leo, Nov 2022

This is a great gym! Everyone is welcoming and the environment is great for beginners and experienced people. Everyone who works there is friendly and kind! Even though I only make it on weekends they’re still very inviting to all the guests!

★★★★★ — Brock, Mar 2026

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Your first Karate class at Unity 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 Unity Martial Arts

1524 Garfield Dr, Little Rock, AR72204

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