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Utah Karate Institute

4.8 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Ogden, Utah

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
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  • Phone +1 801-475-7426

Hours

Monday 9 am–7:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am–7:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am–7:30 pm
Thursday 9 am–7:30 pm
Friday 9–11 am
Saturday 7:30–11 am
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Utah Karate Institute, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 14 mentions

“My kids and I have been taking classes at UKI for a few years now and it has been a very positive experience.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Burke, the sensei, is one of the best teachers of kids and teenagers I’ve ever met.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 6 mentions

“Teaching kids a physical discipline in an environment that encourages growth and builds self-esteem.”

From the reviews

We LOVE the Utah Karate Institute!! Mike, the owner, is AMAZING!! He's a great Sensei, he's mastered the craft, he's great with the kids & parents, he connects with the kids through laughter & instruction & genuinely cares about each & every one of them even when it comes to personal matters with the kids at home.

★★★★★ — Heidi, Jun 2020

If there is a finer, more comprehensive, more fun karate instruction in the United States— I’d like to see it! Mike Burke and his dedicated, amazing staff at Utah Karate Institute have programs tailored to every level of instruction: from the beginner to most advanced and anywhere in between.

★★★★★ — Lynn, Apr 2020

Utah Karate Institute is wonderful! Mr. Burke, the sensei, is one of the best teachers of kids and teenagers I’ve ever met. The perfect balance of discipline and encouragement.

★★★★★ — Brian, Oct 2020

Such a great school. Teaching kids a physical discipline in an environment that encourages growth and builds self-esteem. Kids have been here 4 plus years.

★★★★★ — Noelle, Feb 2023

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Your first Karate class at Utah Karate Institute

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Utah Karate Institute

2440 E 6600 S Suite 1, Ogden, UT84405

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