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Vitali Family Karate

4.9 ★★★★★ 99 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lexington, South Carolina

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • 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
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  • Website & schedule vitalifamilykarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 803-785-0007

Hours

Monday 2–8 pm
Tuesday 2–8 pm
Wednesday 2–8 pm
Thursday 2–8 pm
Friday 2–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–3 pm
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 Vitali Family Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 27 mentions

“My daughter has been a student here for the past four years and I've seen so much growth in her confidence, and discipline through her active and regular attendance to classes.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“They've gained confidence and have learned self-defense and self-control.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Vitali Family Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“They've gained confidence and have learned self-defense and self-control.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 99 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 19 mentions

“The instructors are wonderful, the environment is positive and supportive, and he genuinely enjoys going to class.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“Vitali Family Karate has been so much fun for my kids. They've gained confidence and have learned self-defense and self-control.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 21 mentions

“My daughter has been a student here for the past four years and I've seen so much growth in her confidence, and discipline through her active and regular attendance to classes.”

From the reviews

If I could give 10 stars I would!! Mr. Rick, Mr. RJ and Mr. Connor were absolutely fantastic for our two boys that took classes there. They were patient, helpful, and even with a dozen wild kids running around they still made individual intentional effort with everyone.

★★★★★ — Benjamin, Feb 2024

My son has been attending Vitali Family Karate for almost 2 years now and absolutely loves it! They've helped to refine his focus, respect for others, and self-control. Mr. Rick and Mr.

★★★★★ — Alexis, May 2025

Vitali Family Karate is an amazing place. The instructors knew my son’s name after only one class; they really put time and effort into making every kid feel welcomed and apart of something great. There is a very healthy balance between teaching the discipline of karate and having fun.

★★★★★ — C, Nov 2023

My 9yo daughter has been training at Vitali Family Karate for over 2 years. I cannot say enough good things about Vitali Karate and Sensei’s Rick and RJ. These two men love each and every one of their students and make them feel important and included.

★★★★★ — Jason, May 2025

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Your first Karate class at Vitali Family 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.

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 Vitali Family Karate

108 Scarborough Dr D2, Lexington, SC29072

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