About
National Karate offers Kinder Karate, 6-12-Year-Old Beginner Class, Teen Karate, and Adult Martial Arts. Kinder Karate uses basic Karate techniques through drills focused on balance, coordination, and listening. The 6-12-Year-Old Beginner Class teaches kicks, punches, self-defense techniques, respect, discipline, focus, and perseverance; Teen Karate includes boxing and kickboxing drills with Karate technique instruction; Adult Martial Arts focuses on cardio and conditioning with a balance of Karate and Kickboxing.
Programs
- Kinder Karate — From ages 3-5 · Class lasts 30 minutes; class times listed on Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat · $107–$127 per month · Basic Karate techniques through drills focusing on balance, coordination, and listening; no more than 10 students in each class.
- 6-12-Year-Old Beginner Class — 6-12 · 45-minute classes; class times listed on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · $97–$187 per month · Teaches kicks, punches, self-defense techniques, respect, discipline, focus, and perseverance.
- Teen Karate — Teens · Class times listed on Mon, Wed, Fri · Boxing and kickboxing drills with Karate technique instruction; emphasizes respect and hard work.
- Adult Martial Arts — Adults · 45 minutes to an hour; class times listed on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat · $67–$87 per month · Focus on cardio and conditioning with a balance of Karate and Kickboxing.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
- Price range: $67–$187 per month
- Facility hours: Monday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Sunday: CLOSED
About the provider
National Karate was founded by Grandmaster Jim Butin in 1974 and has been part of the OKC community for more than 50 years. In 2018, ownership was taken over by Phillip Rosier and David Steece. Jim Butin was a world champion in bare-knuckle Karate, and Phillip Rosier and David Steece both received their Karate Black Belt at a young age and have won several national championships.
The free trial class is mentioned. Flexible membership plans are offered. Kinder Karate classes have no more than 10 students in each class.
What families say
“We absolutely love National Karate!! They are very kind and dedicated to what they do! They teach with patience and attention to each student!” — Aleise Cowsert, Member
“We love National Karate. It has become my son’s very favorite extracurricular activity.” — Alison Lowe Estus, Parent
“It is by far the best combination out there of staying affordable, willing to work with parents, and committed to providing good classes with an encouraging attitude.” — Angela Drumb Dunlevy, Family
Last updated September 5, 2026.
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