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USA Professional Karate Studio
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule usaprokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (412) 521-1676
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“after struggling with her self confidence, self worth, and bullying for a while, we decided to enter my daughter into karate at USA professional karate studio last year.”
“I came into the school's Krav Maga program a rank beginner, never studying martial arts before and at 41, had let myself get woefully out of shape.”
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“I came into the school's Krav Maga program a rank beginner, never studying martial arts before and at 41, had let myself get woefully out of shape.”
What students say
“George is an excellent teacher I’ve been to other gyms and while they were okay none of them could compare to USA Pro Karate”
“I came into the school's Krav Maga program a rank beginner, never studying martial arts before and at 41, had let myself get woefully out of shape.”
“Great place to learn Karate for my son and very professional sensei; staff is super friendly.”
“He is always engaged with his students during his classes, and makes sure to aid every student with technique work.”
“When I started, I could barely get through the classes without collapsing to the mat sucking wind because my cardio was so bad.”
“My son has thrived in this environment and I am so proud to be associated with this amazing studio and to know George, the most patient and kind but stern and respected Sensei.”
From the reviews
My son is a perfectionist and struggles when he isn’t “getting it” quick enough. Sensei has created a beautiful environment of kids supporting and encouraging each other to succeed and perform well rather than brutal competition and tearing each other down.
Our daughter started karate with Sensei George Mowod in 2015 before she started kindergarten, and it has been a defining part of her life since then. Sensei focuses students of all ages on elements of karate that are important in life - self-defense, yes, but also confidence, teamwork, generosity, leadership,…
My 6 year old son has been going to USA Professional karate for 2 years and absolutely loves it. Sensei is an outstanding teacher - very patient with the class and also instills a sense of discipline. My son loves it so much he never wants to miss a class!
Our middle son started here in March 2019- he was struggling at school and I was at the end of my rope in terms of shifts and changes we could make to help him. I had the erroneous perception that karate would increase his desire to fight with his brothers. I couldn’t have been more wrong.
New to Karate? Start at USA Professional Karate Studio
USA Professional Karate Studio 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 USA Professional Karate Studio
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.
