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Universal Karate & Fitness
4.9 ★★★★★ 44 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Atlanta, Georgia
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule universalkarateandfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (770) 559-9488
Hours
| Monday | 2–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 2–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son goes at this school, He is so happy be there, also I feel safety that my son spend time practicing Karate and socializing with other kids in a good way.”
“I have known this man since my high school years and still call him a friend.”
“Self defense is a BIG and very important thing for my kids to learn and Mr.”
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“Self defense is a BIG and very important thing for my kids to learn and Mr.”
What students say
“Keith is a remarkable instructor. It's a great school for your child to learn how to protect herself and learn discipline and how to be respectful.”
“It's a great school for your child to learn how to protect herself and learn discipline and how to be respectful.”
“My son absolutely loves going to Karate camp and has had a blast here!”
“It's a great school for your child to learn how to protect herself and learn discipline and how to be respectful.”
From the reviews
Universal Karate and Fitness is the best thing I could have ever enrolled my kids in. I was looking for a good karate class but this is a lot more than that. It is a place my kids enjoy coming too, where the instructor, Mr. Keith and the students are all nice and welcoming.
Throughout my life I have been to several martial arts schools never have I met an instructor touch people's lives in such a positive manner across the world. I've seen broken men women and children become self confident through his classes.
Absolutely amazing experience! Mr. Keith top tier ❤️🥰My son attended 2025-2026 after school program. It has taught him so much more than just self-defense. The focus on discipline, respect and confidence was incredible. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a positive environment for their kids.
Love Universal Karate. My son just started camp and is never ready when I pick him up. I love that they learn different things and do different things everyday. Self defense is very important to me and not forgetting being discipline....Mr.Keith and his staff.....the BOMB.
New to Karate? Start at Universal Karate & Fitness
Universal Karate & Fitness 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 Universal Karate & Fitness
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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