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913 Craven Street, Beaufort, SC 29902Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm · Friday: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm · Saturday: 8:30 am to 12:30 pm · Sunday: ClosedMonday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 8:00 pm(843) 555-0110
Tatami Family DojoBeaufort, SC
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A family dojo in a historic neighborhood

Train together, at any age

Parents and children on one mat, kids' and teen classes by age, and weekday mornings for adults over 40. Come to a class and see the room.

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  • Parent-and-child class
  • Adults over 40
  • Family class on Saturday
A large open mat room with a blue edge, tall windows and folded uniforms on a bench

Weekly classes

Find a class by day or by age

Classes run 45 to 60 minutes. Choose a day, then narrow by age group. The parent-and-child class has its own lane.

Fall session

Showing 14 of 14

  • MondayMon

    • 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm

      Parent and child

      Karate · Norah Hutton · Family mat

      Parent and childAges 4 to 7OpenTry a class

    • 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

      Kids' class

      Karate · Gaspar Ugarte · Main mat

      Ages 7 to 12White to green beltOpenTry a class

    • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

      Adult class

      Karate · Hilton Fleetwood · Main mat

      AdultsAll beltsOpenTry a class

  • TuesdayTue

    • 9:30 am – 10:30 am

      Morning class

      Karate · Hilton Fleetwood · Main mat

      Adults over 40All beltsOpenTry a class

    • 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm

      Kids' class

      Karate · Gaspar Ugarte · Main mat

      Ages 7 to 12White to green beltOpenTry a class

    • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

      Teen class

      Karate · Gaspar Ugarte · Main mat

      Ages 13 to 17All beltsOpenTry a class

  • WednesdayWed

    • 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm

      Parent and child

      Karate · Norah Hutton · Family mat

      Parent and childAges 4 to 7OpenTry a class

    • 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

      Adult class

      Karate · Hilton Fleetwood · Main mat

      AdultsAll beltsOpenTry a class

  • ThursdayThu

    • 9:30 am – 10:30 am

      Morning class

      Karate · Hilton Fleetwood · Main mat

      Adults over 40All beltsOpenTry a class

    • 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm

      Kids' class

      Karate · Gaspar Ugarte · Main mat

      Ages 7 to 12White to green beltOpenTry a class

    • 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

      Teen class

      Karate · Gaspar Ugarte · Main mat

      Ages 13 to 17All beltsOpenTry a class

  • FridayFri

    • 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

      Parent and child

      Karate · Norah Hutton · Family mat

      Parent and childAges 4 to 7OpenTry a class

  • SaturdaySat

    • 9:00 am – 9:45 am

      Parent and child

      Karate · Norah Hutton · Family mat

      Parent and childAges 4 to 7WaitlistTry a class

    • 10:00 am – 11:00 am

      Family class

      Karate · Norah Hutton · Main mat

      All agesAll beltsOpenTry a class

Sample classes.

Kids' classes have up to 14 students, parent-and-child classes up to 10 pairs, and teen and adult classes up to 16. Times change by session, and our enrollment page has this week's.

Parent and child

A class where you train beside your child

Children from four to seven train with a parent or grandparent on the mat, in a class of their own on four days a week. You learn the same bow, the same stance and the same first moves, one beside the other.

No experience is needed by either of you. Come in comfortable clothes and the instructor shows you where to stand.

  • Ages 4 to 7, with one adult on the mat

  • Forty-five minutes, with up to 10 pairs

  • Shoes off, comfortable clothes, no uniform yet

  • Older brothers and sisters can join the Saturday family class

Try a parent-and-child class
A parent and a child standing side by side in the same karate stance on a mat while an instructor watches

Membership

A plan for each way to train

Every plan lists what it covers, its term and how to cancel.

  • Adults

    Any adult class on the schedule, including the weekday morning class for adults over 40.

    • Adult classes, any number of days a week
    • The morning class for adults over 40
    • Belt tests when your instructor sees the skills
    • A pause for travel or injury, on request
    Term:
    Six months, then month to month
    Cancellation:
    In writing, with 30 days' notice. The month in progress is billed.
    Refunds:
    A month already trained isn't refunded; ask us about pausing for travel or illness.
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  • Kids and teens

    Ages 7 to 17, in classes by age.

    • Two classes a week, by age group
    • Kids' classes of up to 14, teen classes of up to 16
    • Parents watch from the bench along the wall
    • Belt tests when the instructor sees the skills
    Term:
    Month to month
    Cancellation:
    In writing, with 30 days' notice. The month in progress is billed.
    Refunds:
    A month already trained isn't refunded; ask us about pausing for travel or illness.
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  • Family

    For the whole family

    Two or more people from one household, under one agreement.

    • Each person trains in their own class
    • Parent-and-child and Saturday family classes
    • One agreement and one monthly bill
    • Ask us how a second family member is handled
    Term:
    Six months for adults, then month to month; month to month for children
    Cancellation:
    In writing, with 30 days' notice. The month in progress is billed.
    Refunds:
    A month already trained isn't refunded; ask us about pausing for travel or illness.
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The figures for each plan are on our enrollment page and at your first class.

Belts

Six belts, one path for every age

Parents, children and teens all start at white and follow the same path.

  1. White belt

    Skills

    • Bowing, stance and how to stand in line

    • A first block, punch and kick

    • How to fall and get up

  2. Yellow belt

    Skills

    • Longer combinations from a stance

    • The first short form

    • Working with a partner on pads

  3. Orange belt

    Skills

    • Stepping and turning with balance

    • A second form

    • Light-contact partner drills

  4. Green belt

    Skills

    • Kicks at different heights

    • A longer form

    • Taking turns leading the warm-up

  5. Brown belt

    Skills

    • Forms with more detail

    • Helping newer students on the mat

    • Slow, controlled partner work

  6. Black belt

    Skills

    • All the forms, practiced and explained

    • Teaching the first steps to others

    • Training goes on from here

Where to startTry a class

Sample levels.

Every student moves at their own pace. Stripes on a belt mark steps along the way, and each family member has their own belt.

Instructors

The people on the mat

Three instructors, one dojo. Each class is taught by the same person every week.

  • Norah Hutton, owner and head instructor, in a white uniform and black belt

    Norah Hutton

    Owner and head instructor

    Norah opened the dojo for families who want to train in the same room. She leads the parent-and-child class and the Saturday family class.

  • Hilton Fleetwood, senior instructor, seated in a white uniform and black belt

    Hilton Fleetwood

    Senior instructor

    Hilton teaches the adult classes and the weekday morning class for adults over 40. Beginners of any age start beside him.

  • Gaspar Ugarte, instructor, standing in a navy uniform on the mat

    Gaspar Ugarte

    Instructor

    Gaspar teaches the kids' and teen classes. He keeps each class moving with short drills and a few games.

From our families

What students and parents say

“My daughter and I train side by side on Saturdays. The instructors never rush the little ones, and I have an hour with her that is just ours.”

Jena P.Parent of a six-year-old

“I started in my late fifties and worried about the kneeling and the bowing. Hilton showed me what to do before I had to ask.”

Hal R.Adult student, morning class

“We came as a family of four. Everyone has a class that fits, and the front desk remembers who trains on which night.”

Rosy L.Parent and adult student

Sample reviews.

Questions, answered

How old do I have to be?

Children join the parent-and-child class from age 4, with an adult on the mat. At 7 they can move up to the kids' class, and there is no upper age for adults.

Can I watch a class?

Yes. There is a bench along the wall for parents. In kids' classes you are welcome to watch, and we ask for quiet during belt tests.

What do I wear to my first class?

A plain t-shirt and loose pants. Shoes stay off the mat, jewelry comes off and long hair is tied back. A uniform and belt come when you join.

Can adults and children train together?

Yes. The parent-and-child class is for ages 4 to 7 with an adult on the mat, and the Saturday family class is for all ages. Other classes are by age.

What is the term, and how do I cancel?

Adults start with six months, then go month to month, and children's plans are month to month. To end a plan, tell us in writing with 30 days' notice. Ask us about pausing for travel or illness.

What if I miss a class?

Come to another class at your level the same month. Parent-and-child pairs can swap into any other parent-and-child class with room.

Come and see the mat

Pick a class on our enrollment page. Wear something comfortable and we'll show you where to stand.

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