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Central Florida Karate Studios

5.0 (1 review)
Open • 6:30 am - 9:30 pm

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Ray is a wonderful teacher. This business has been around for a very long time & you can trust your children are safe here.

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Bob Otto’s School of Karate - Brown belt test

Bob Otto’s School of Karate

5.0(3 reviews)
46.1 mi

I have been going to this dojo for a about six months now…read more Sensei Bob Otto is a very kind and honorable man who puts his students first. I have seen the way he works with the younger students and to help them grow as individuals. They are not only learning karate, but also life skills. How to deal with bullies, how to stand up for themselves, and how to communicate effectively. Bob and his staff really take time with the kids to work with them and help them become the best they can be. I have also seen Sensei Bob Otto and his staff help older adults ease into Karate and the exercises and take their time with them to make sure that they're doing the katas and movements correctly, but also make adjustments if a certain movement is not working for the individual (such as causing pain or discomfort due to not being flexible enough yet - or previous injury). I personally appreciate it when Sensei Otto and staff take the time to show me the proper way to do the katas, strikes, and blocks. I also enjoy the style of karate taught here. Uechi-Ryu Karate-Do. It is a traditional Okinawan karate that is closely related to Southern Shaolin Tiger and Crane Kung Fu. The art has retained a lot of the flowing circular motions seen in Kung Fu. This karate style also shares a similar lineage to Goju-Ryu. This is a very effective karate for learning self defense. In the style there is an inherent focus on conditioning the body for balance and to be able to take hits (if one has to). The blocks learned in this style are also incredibly practical and powerful. They are circular movements and operate kind of like a parry. It takes a bit to learn to do effectively but I can't argue with the practical applications. Sensei Bob Otto also brings other things into the mix to keep things interesting. Sensei Otto is a certified Krav Maga instructor and has some experience in Brazillian Jiu Jitsu. He is also a fan of boxing / kick-boxing and will often include drills and techniques from Krav Maga, BJJ, and Boxing/Kickboxing to switch things up, keep things interesting, and as he says "To add more tools to your toolbox". Everyone has been very kind and supportive and has offered me help when I have struggled. This dojo has a very nice family-like atmosphere. I always look forward to classes and always enjoy myself. If you're interested in the martial arts, this is definitely a great place to check out!

Greatest day was the day we walked though the DOJO doors. We found our second home for sure. We…read morelove our DOJO family. Sensei Otto and staff are the best mentors for your kids in the area. If you want to train real Karate then this is the place.

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Oviedo Karate Club

Oviedo Karate Club

5.0(1 review)
35.7 mi•East Orlando

My kids love coming to Karate class every week. They experience a focused class, personalized…read moreinstruction, a most importantly, age appropriate support for their skill level. It is a mixed age class - so if your child is coming in as a young or first time student with no experience, or if you have a repeat student who is building on skills learned, the instructors are always supportive and helps each child work on their skill. The Pre Karate class is month to month, reasonably priced, and no contracts which was very important to us. It is the number one reason why we picked Oviedo Karate Club (Many parents don't realize that they have a no-contract option, which is really all that the other martial arts centers offer. I've heard many complaints regarding contracts if you fail to commit, have a schedule conflict, etc. It was a nightmare we were so happy to learn that we did not have to experience! Not to mention what the other studios charge monthly - it's unreachable for many who want to experience karate but probably are unwilling to spend that much if you don't know your child likes karate. That's why we tried it and we stayed!) I think parents would be surprised to see that a karate class can be child-centered and positive. She focuses on calming the body to focus, listening, practice, learning about Japanese traditions & terminology and the lessons never discuss "fighting another person" or "competition" or "violence." Our class does not require a belt ranking. I am glad we found the Oviedo Karate Club. It's currently at Riverside Park in Oviedo which is convenient us. We love coming here for the exercise and skill.

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Stoneybrook Karate - 3-5 year old class

Stoneybrook Karate

5.0(5 reviews)
28.8 mi•Horizons West / West Orlando

The team at Stonybrook Karate is amazing, my son has a blast every time he is there and has no idea…read morehe is getting an education, becoming more disciplined, and getting some great exercise all at the same time. The classes are flexible for his age group and we can go every weekday around the same time, which is great for us and our difficult schedules. Pricing is reasonable, and Sensei GP and Sensei Shani who lead his classes are great teachers. My son is disappointed whenever I pick him up from school and we are not going to karate that day, it is almost always a highlight for him. Recently, my son was having a bad day and was upset about everything from the clothes he was wearing to the weather, and when we got to karate, he didn't want to participate (the first time this has ever happened) and all of the senseis in the dojo came up to him to check on him, and to help me try to get him to participate. Eventually, Sensei Shanny was able to get him to do a few of the drills, something I'd been trying to do since we got there. The whole team is very patient, firm, and really care about the kids.

If you want to lose weight, boost your energy level and endurance, improve your mood, relieve…read morestress and frustration, have better quality of sleep, increase your stamina and tone your body, I highly recommend you come try a Kickboxing class at Stoneybrook Karate. Having an awesome instructor is key; Sensei Bruno Cabrera is a world champion athlete who has an extensive and impressive resume of achievements as a fighter. I am privileged to train with Sensei Bruno who helps us master proper kickboxing form. He is motivating throughout the entire workout until the moves are done correctly. The entire workout is fast-paced and tends to fly by because of the fun and friendly environment. You can expect a fully body, high energy workout that engages every muscle group with strong focus on your core. No martial arts or boxing experience required. In my opinion this is the best form of high intensity interval training so be ready to push yourself to your limit in the best possible way.

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