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Universal Karate Academy
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Bethel, Ohio
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule universalkarate.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-919-2895
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–7:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He does an amazing job with the kids and his passion for excellence and education is infectious.”
“If you are looking for self-defense or just a place to have fun, sweat, grow, advance and learn in the Bethel, Ohio area - I highly recommend this organization.”
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“If you are looking for self-defense or just a place to have fun, sweat, grow, advance and learn in the Bethel, Ohio area - I highly recommend this organization.”
What students say
“I have had some of the best instructors ever.”
“Steve is very patient with the kids and has developed a technique to teach younger kids the basics of karate.”
“The instructor is great with kids teaching them the history behind karate and its purpose.”
“The training I have received has taken me all the way to the AAU national championships and many other great experiences.”
“He was looking to improve his balance, discipline, and flexibility and has experienced ALL those benefits and more!”
From the reviews
As a Senior Black Belt in other systems, it was an honor and privilege to step on the mat with this martial arts family. As a 30+ year veteran of martial arts, I highly recommend this school and learning environment. It is very well structured, awesome people on the mat and top tier training.
My daughter loves this school. She is a small girl and it gives her confidence, plus it gets her off the electronic devices. She is always surprised at how well she does at local competitions. Steve is very patient with the kids and has developed a technique to teach younger kids the basics of karate.
I take a power yoga class, I am the loosest definition of a yoga student. I pay $30 per month for classes and even though I'm not good at yoga, I get a lot out of the class and feel like a million bucks (except when I can barely move because my muscles hurt so bad)
The best place to learn and study martial arts. I have had some of the best instructors ever. The training I have received has taken me all the way to the AAU national championships and many other great experiences. The instructor is great with kids teaching them the history behind karate and its purpose.
Your first Karate class at Universal 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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