USA Professional Karate Studio

USA Professional Karate Studio offers Kids Karate beginning at four years of age, with a variety of specific classes for children based on age and experience level. It also offers Adult Karate, Krav Maga, Krav Maga FIT on Monday and Wednesday from 7:15-8:15 pm, Karate Summer Camps, Hyper Pro Training, and Karate Birthday Parties.

Programs

• Kids Karate — Beginning at four years of age · Extensive program designed for each age group; includes a variety of specific classes for children based on age and experience level.
• Adult Karate — 13 years and older · Learn karate for self-defense, physical fitness, and character training in a fun, positive and motivating atmosphere.
• Krav Maga — Self-defense and fitness training in Squirrel Hill.
• Krav Maga FIT — Monday and Wednesday, 7:15-8:15 pm · Fitness and self-defense training.
• Karate Summer Camps
• Hyper Pro Training — Fusion of martial arts techniques, plyometrics, acrobatics, creative forms, weapons performances, music, and special events.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old

About the provider

USA Professional Karate Studio opened in March 1981 and is described as the most established Karate studio in the greater Pittsburgh area and since 1981. The leadership team includes Chief Instructor and Sensei George Mowod and staff. Sensei George Mowod is described as a 7th Degree Black Belt and a licensed Krav Maga Worldwide instructor, and the studio is an Official Krav Maga Worldwide Training Center. Its mission statement is: Bettering Families Through Karate & Saving Lives Through Krav Maga; making people confident, strong, and safe.

• Karate Birthday Parties — Celebrate your child's next birthday with an authentic Karate class led by Sensei.

Free trial classes are mentioned for Krav Maga programs, including Krav-FIT, ages 15 and up. The site also states that you must be 18 years of age or older to use the site and to submit information for marketing/promotional messages.

What families say

“Our son thoroughly enjoyed his time here with Sensei. Unfortunately we are moving, but we would continue if we could. As a parent, the courses provided structure that helped our son manage big emotions. I highly suggest this gym - thank you Sensei!” — Mr. Miguel B, Karate Little Ninja Parent

“I had a great two classes yesterday. I appreciated the focus on basics in the 5pm class, and enjoyed the flying side kicks from the 6pm class. I also really enjoyed the sticks, although I was not very good at the first pattern!” — Mr. Britt D, Karate Student

Last updated October 22, 2026.