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YKF Karate
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Birmingham, Alabama
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
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- Website & schedule ykfkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 205-207-0291
Hours
| Monday | 5–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–10:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter loves her class and has learned so much already with the short little bit of time she’s been there.”
“He notices if a student is struggling and will work one on one with them to help build up confidence.”
“If you want to look into your child doing Karate and Self Defense, look no further!”
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“If you want to look into your child doing Karate and Self Defense, look no further!”
What students say
“The instructor are the best and help in anyway they can.”
“The classes are well organized, and the environment is positive, respectful, and encouraging.”
“They have learned real karate form, discipline, and respect!”
“My daughter loves her class and has learned so much already with the short little bit of time she’s been there.”
“I have noticed a great improvement in her discipline, confidence, and skills, and she is always motivated to keep learning.”
From the reviews
"I highly recommend YKF Karate. My daughter attends with great enthusiasm and has had an excellent experience. I have noticed a great improvement in her discipline, confidence, and skills, and she is always motivated to keep learning.
My kiddos had their first class tonight and THEY LOVE IT! The entire Karate family is so amazing and it is such a caring atmosphere with them all! If you want to look into your child doing Karate and Self Defense, look no further! Reach out to them today!
My daughter loves her class and has learned so much already with the short little bit of time she’s been there. The instructor are the best and help in anyway they can. Thank you YKF Karate for all you do for our chrildren.
YKF Karate is absolutely amazing. Mr. Nick is amazing with students of all ages. He notices if a student is struggling and will work one on one with them to help build up confidence. He knows every student by name and what their strengths and weaknesses are.
Your first Karate class at YKF 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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