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Watford School of Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Aiken, South Carolina
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Phone (803) 645-9536
The classes they run
“Sensei Andy Watford has made a tremendous difference in my son and daughters life by being firm and professional with them but still making his class fun for them.”
“At this school when I was in my teens, was where I not only learned how to fight, but honor and respect as well.”
“Now, as empty nester, I am thinking going to enroll in complete self defense for myself.”
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“Now, as empty nester, I am thinking going to enroll in complete self defense for myself.”
What students say
“At this school when I was in my teens, was where I not only learned how to fight, but honor and respect as well.”
From the reviews
At this school when I was in my teens, was where I not only learned how to fight, but honor and respect as well. Mr. Watford also taught me how to be a leader.
Sensei Andy Watford has made a tremendous difference in my son and daughters life by being firm and professional with them but still making his class fun for them. We look forward for much further training with him.
Started here many years ago with our child. Now, as empty nester, I am thinking going to enroll in complete self defense for myself. We had excellent experience and I am sure it will continue.
Very detailed learning experience my grandkids love it. Kids are safe and treated with respect
Your first Karate class at Watford School of 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.
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