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USA Karate
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Cordova, Tennessee
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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
- Website & schedule karatememphis.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 901-759-0890
The classes they run
“Harrison were great with my daughter and truly helped build up her confidence in ways I never would have imagined.”
“USA Karate Cordova has a lot to offer from kids classes to adult classes.”
“He started in Little Ninjas, completed Intermediate, & is now in Advanced class.”
“you lose weight, learn discipline, learn self defense, and much more!”
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“you lose weight, learn discipline, learn self defense, and much more!”
What students say
“I like how I always get a really good work out, but the focus is still on good form and building skill.”
“It's a great exercise combined with self defense skills.”
“Harrison were great with my daughter and truly helped build up her confidence in ways I never would have imagined.”
“It’s amazing the way they work with the kids and Structure they focus on They also are super friendly and make everyone welcome.”
From the reviews
It's dark, 30 degrees, Wednesday night, and I'm still going to get to class. That should say it all. Dale makes classes fun and interesting (and tough). It's great learning new skills, especially ones that could save your life some day. It's also a great way to stay in shape.
I used to take karate there until I became to busy. My name is Jovana. I really recommend this place! you lose weight, learn discipline, learn self defense, and much more! The instructors a really nice and always help you. You always get a great welcome well a new kid comes. I really wish I could go back.
This place is really good for kids of course for adults too but the way how is improving my children it makes me happy because yes she is still shy but way less from where she started!
I've been learning Krav Maga self defense at USA Karate with Mr. Dale for about a year now. I absolutely love it. It's a great exercise combined with self defense skills. Dale's a pretty good teacher and is patient in breaking down the steps with complicated moves.
Your first Karate class at USA Karate
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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