American Karate Institute
12981 SW 112th St, Miami, FL 33186, Miami, Florida
Established 1984
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Karate
- MMA
- Self-Defense Fundamentals
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
- Teens
Skill Levels
- Advanced
- All Levels
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Friendly and supportive instructors
- Family atmosphere
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Positive and disciplined environment
- Multiple instructors for personalized attention
- Inclusive and welcoming community
- Regular parent involvement events
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
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Excellent
"AKI Miami is absolutely incredible. We’ve been here for 5 months and our daughter tells us that if she could be there 7 days a week, she would. Every single sensei is extremely kind and they make every single class enjoyable. The kids are always having fun and smiling. Not once will you see a sensei..." Read more
- Michael Meynarez
via Google
5/1/2025
Excellent
"My son is coming home happier and more confident. His behavior is clearly improving, and he wants to come to class, which is an important sign that he is enjoying himself and learning. I highly recommend this school!"
- Jeanette Torres
via Google
4/26/2025
Excellent
"Our family has been coming to AKI for over 3 years and since day one we have always been welcomed with open arms. Mrs.G and Master Lipsky have helped my son through some very difficult times and truly brought the meaning of patience, loyalty, and compassion to life from a professional as well as per..." Read more
- Alexa Goldberg
via Google
4/16/2025
4.8
(285 reviews)
Trial Offer
Free Trial: Free try-out
Business Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 3:30-9PM
- Wednesday: 3:30-9PM
- Thursday: 3:30-9PM
- Friday: 3:30-9PM
- Saturday: 9:30AM-2PM
- Sunday: Closed
Instructors
Master Lipsky
Master
Nick
Instructor
Mrs G
Owner, Administrator
Master Angel Gonzalez
Master
Sensei Javier Laso
Sensei
Sensei Ulysses
Sensei
Location
Amenities
- Annual picnic
- Child-friendly facility
- Parent workshops
- Party nights
- Waiting/viewing area