“Better Lives

through the study of

Karate…” 

Welcome to the Academy of Classical Karate

Since 1988, The Academy of Classical Karate has provided exceptional and professional instruction in Wado Ryu Karate for Plano, Texas and surrounding Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. We offer high quality classical karate and self defense programs for both kids and adults. Our highly trained and dedicated instructors provide a supportive and enriching experience for all students of all ages.

Our mission statement is clear and simple… “Better lives through the study of karate”

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Last week the Academy of Classical Karate and WIKF Texas made history by qualifying FOUR athletes to the 2023 Pan Amercian Games in Santiago, Chile on Team USA! This is a huge accomplishment. Our students are 4 of the 11 athletes who will represent the USA in the sport of Karate!The Pan American Games is the second largest multi-sport event, next to the Olympics and is held only every 4 years. It is a prestigious event to attend and is truly a special feeling to part of the larger Team USA.Tom Scott has competed in three previous Pan Am Games. Winning a sliver in 2011, Gold in 2015, and Gold in 2019. We are excited to see what he does in this one!Brian Irr has competed in 2 previous Pan Am Games, taking the Bronze in 2015 in Canada and the Gold in Peru in 2019!This will be Alexandra Wainwright's first Pan Am Games! We are so excited for her! This will also be Safin Kasturi's first Senior Pan American Games. Safin competed in the inaugural Junior Pan American Games in 2021 winning the Gold and earning him an exceptional spot at the 2023 Sr. Pan Am Games! In the coming months leading into the Pan Amercian Games we will be sharing more information including how to watch and support our athletes on TEAM USA! The PAG are scheduled for October 30-November 5, 2023!Congratulations Tom, Brian, Alexandra and Safin!! Go USA!! ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Birthday Sensei Scott!! We are lucky to have you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Academy Of Classical Karate - Plano
Please join us on Saturday November 12, 2022 at 6:30pm to celebrate the advancement of several students to Shodan (1st degree Black Belt) and Nidan Achesons's advancement to Sandan (3rd degree).This is the final phase of their four phase testing process and involves an amazing demonstration of skill and knowledge of Karate. You will see kihon, kata, kumite, self-defense and even some brick breaking.All students are invited and asked to wear their karate gi (uniform) for the test. Seating will be limited and family of those testing will have priority seating. If you can not make the test in person, we will be broadcasting the test via Zoom as well. planodojo.zoom.us/j/85177037293Candidates for Shodan:Nauman SadaqatGrayson MerrellYan BukaBryan BukaCandidates for Sandan:Rusty AchesonWhenever a new Black Belt is added to the Yudansha (Black Belt group) it is a time for the whole dojo to celebrate. We hope that you can help celebrate these students' effort, hard work, dedication and skill on November 12th. Doors will open at 6pm and the test will start at 6:30pm. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Academy Of Classical Karate - Plano congratulates all of the recent graduates but especially our very own High School grads and Black Belts Sahil Kasturi Nijuel Herschel Jr. and @abhinav shishadri. Also congratulations to Black Belt Safin Kasturi for his recent graduation from the University of Texas. Academic success and progress are reinforced at the dojo and an important part of personal growth. ... See MoreSee Less
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08jun2:00 pm3:00 pmHomeschool Karate Class2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Type :Plano Dojo

08jun5:00 pm6:00 pmYoung Kids Karate Class5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Event Type :Plano Dojo

08jun6:00 pm7:00 pmOlder Kids Karate Class6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Type :Plano Dojo

08jun7:00 pm8:00 pmAdult Karate Class7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event Type :Plano Dojo

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08jun5:30 pm6:30 pmOlder Kids Karate Class5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Event Type :McKinney Dojo

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Plano, Tx.

1301 Custer Rd. Suite #515

Plano, TX. 75075

P: (972) 424-8870

McKinney, Tx.

3300 W. Eldorado Pkwy

McKinney TX 75070

P: (972) 424-8870