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USA Sport Karate Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fairview Heights, Illinois
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
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule usakarateclubs.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (618) 222-0623
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“He advanced to the point that he earned a spot on Junior Team USA and was able to represent our country internationally.”
“I improved my kata through training here and learned more about sport karate sparring, so I highly recommend this class.”
“I improved my kata through training here and learned more about sport karate sparring, so I highly recommend this class.”
“We first started him in Karate for a confidence level, help his focus, and ultimately give him some self-defense knowledge as he was getting bullied at school.”
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“We first started him in Karate for a confidence level, help his focus, and ultimately give him some self-defense knowledge as he was getting bullied at school.”
What students say
“Sensei bedard and sensei Monique are the best they are nice and professional I have both my kids there and they love it”
“Sensei Mo and Sensei Benard make you feel like family and are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the sport.”
“I improved my kata through training here and learned more about sport karate sparring, so I highly recommend this class.”
“Sensei bedard and sensei Monique are the best they are nice and professional I have both my kids there and they love it”
“I improved my kata through training here and learned more about sport karate sparring, so I highly recommend this class.”
“Few more things worth mentioning very reasonable prices, great learning atmosphere.”
From the reviews
My son has been going to USA Sport Karate Center for years. We first started him in Karate for a confidence level, help his focus, and ultimately give him some self-defense knowledge as he was getting bullied at school. Since going, he's gone well beyond our expectations!
This place is really cool!!!! The people are nice, you get taught new things that you are supposed to learn, and it really is just an awesome experience. You also get to go to tournaments like nationals and championships or maybe just small tournaments!!! I love this place and I never wanna quit here!!!
This is a great place to learn karate. My son enjoys these classes very much. He always comes out feeling more confident and excited about the sport. Sensei Mo and Sensei Benard make you feel like family and are extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the sport. I highly recommend USA Karate.
My son started here when he was 8 years old .He loves it .Classes are detailed and they have fun learning.He still attends and he is 19 years old. He made lasting friendships and is a blackbelt. Great place.
New to Karate? Start at USA Sport Karate Center
USA Sport Karate Center 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 Sport Karate Center
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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