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Warrior Spirit Karate LLC
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Grove City, Ohio
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 (ages 5–8) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule warriorspiritkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 614-772-7427
Hours
| Monday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 5–7 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Adults and children can begin their Karate journey here, started here 2 1/2 years ago as an older adult, Karate helps with memory, agility and strength.”
“Warrior Spirit Karate Dojo is an incredible place for all ages to learn a great art of self defense and also for young people to learn patience and self control.”
“We have since moved up to the Beginner class together and we are now both students.”
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“Warrior Spirit Karate Dojo is an incredible place for all ages to learn a great art of self defense and also for young people to learn patience and self control.”
What students say
“Chief instructor Sensei Don has A safe clean facility and is always at the dojo , Sensei Mary is AMAZING as well as Sensei Karma , Sempai nick and Jonathan are wonderful helpers.”
“Everyone at this Dojo is friendly and very helpful to help you achieve your personal goals as a Martial artist If you have any interest at all you should at least try it!”
“My son absolutely loves the dojo we attended all 4 days out the week the price is affordable.”
“My son got to participate in his first ever competition with only being at the dojo for only a week and received his very first medal.”
“Chief instructor Sensei Don has A safe clean facility and is always at the dojo , Sensei Mary is AMAZING as well as Sensei Karma , Sempai nick and Jonathan are wonderful helpers.”
“My son absolutely loves the dojo we attended all 4 days out the week the price is affordable.”
From the reviews
My son absolutely loves the dojo we attended all 4 days out the week the price is affordable. My son got to participate in his first ever competition with only being at the dojo for only a week and received his very first medal.
Adults and children can begin their Karate journey here, started here 2 1/2 years ago as an older adult, Karate helps with memory, agility and strength. i am impressed with the instruction here. I can tell you its never too late to start something new. anyone can come and try it out for free.
My son joined Warrior Spirit Karate nearly 2 years ago. Class is affordable with multiple days to choose from to attend. I have seen growth in all aspects of my sons day to day life since joining. Sensei Don is patient, encouraging and holds students accountable. I have been impressed!
Our son recently began karate classes at Warrior Spirit and we’ve been so impressed with Sensei Don. The style of instruction is really powerful - kind, firm and direct. We sought out karate to help with our son process frustration and deal with strong emotions and we are already noticing a positive benefit.
New to Karate? Start at Warrior Spirit Karate LLC
Warrior Spirit Karate LLC 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 Warrior Spirit Karate LLC
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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