FAQ:

Cost differs depending on the recreation center. At Anita Martinez Recreation, the cost is $30 dollars per monthly session. At Arcadia Recreation Center, the cost $20 dollars per monthly session, $5 if you just want to drop in. At both locations, the first class you take is free. If you have completed a test and want to advance to the next belt level, we charge a total of $15 to cover the price of your belt and certificate.
Because we hold class inside a Dallas recreation center, you will need to purchase a Dallas Recreation Card in order to participate. These are priced $0-$25 depending on age and residency. They are good for 1 year, and can be purchased here. Filter by City Wide Recreation Card.

You are encouraged to wear a Karate uniform (karategi), but if you don’t have one, that’s not a huge deal. Karate can be done in any clothing. The reason we wear gi is to not only honor the tradition, but because they are made of sturdy material and can be grabbed roughly without the fabric tearing. This allows us to teach techniques that might damage other workout wear.
TL;DR: You don’t have to, but we may not be able to teach you some techniques if you don’t have one.
We currently do not sell gi, but we do have suggestions for where to purchase one.

Everyone starts as a white belt, then periodically tests for their next rank. The typical minimum time, from white to black, is about 3 years. Regardless of rank, you have to be at least 16 to get your black belt. You also have to pass two tests: One written, going over history and application of techniques, and the other practical, where we review your kata and various exercises. Everyone learns at their own pace, so it varies how quickly you can get there.

All ages are welcome. Younger than 6, however, and your child may not be at the stage where they are able to hold enough focus to participate in class yet. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis, and we reserve the right to decide what is or is not appropriate for our class.
- If you are interested in an adults-only karate class, this is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:00PM-7:45PM at Arcadia Recreation Center.

We do not teach exclusively any one style. We teach Kata from Goju-ryu, Uechi-ryu, Shorin-ryu, and others. Our current teacher, Onaga Sensei, is of the Okinawan Shito-ryu style.

Yes. Karate is for self-defense, and particularly, it is an art adapted for ordinary people who can’t (necessarily) bench press 200 lbs. or run a marathon. As always, please check with your doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

Yes. I can’t promise we will instantly know how to adapt to your needs, but we would not be good teachers if we did not try. Our sect has a history of disabled Karate practitioners. As stated above, check with your doctor before starting any new exercise routine.

For any further questions or concerns, please email us at dallaskaratedo@gmail.com.