Strong Minds. Confident Kids. Bright Futures. Karate for Homeschoolers
Our homeschool karate program combines physical education with powerful life lessons. Through live instruction, consistent structure, and family-friendly scheduling, kids gain confidence, discipline, and respect while parents enjoy a meaningful addition to their homeschool curriculum.
Kids Across the U.S. and Canada
At Great Start Karate, we bring live, online karate classes to homeschool families across the U.S. and Canada — combining fitness, focus, and character growth right from home.
Our program helps kids build strength and confidence while giving parents a meaningful activity that fits into their homeschool day. Each class goes beyond “PE,” blending movement, discipline, and fun for lasting results.
What Makes Our Online Karate Program Different
Homeschool parents have many choices for PE and enrichment, but few include measurable growth in both physical and personal development. Great Start Karate was built specifically for homeschoolers.
Every class is taught live on Zoom by certified black-belt instructors who engage each student by name and ensure personalized guidance.
Choose from daytime, evening, or weekend classes for the perfect fit with your family’s schedule.
Siblings can train in the same program, supporting each other while parents enjoy a shared, time-efficient activity at home.
Unlimited live classes for one flat monthly fee with family discounts for additional children.
Classes reinforce homeschool goals by building focus, respect, perseverance, and responsibility — skills that support both academics and family life.
Kids Can Use Every Day
GSK homeschool students learn how to stay safe, think clearly, and make responsible choices. Through focus, respect, and self-control, kids gain physical and emotional tools that help them handle challenges at home, online, and in daily life.
Success Kit for Homeschool Families
Each homeschool student receives a GSK Student Success Kit with a PE Log, Life Skill Tracker, and 12 colorful Life Skill Stripes — a fun, visual way to celebrate growth.
Learn more about the GSK Life Skill Program.
Online Karate for Homeschoolers
Homeschool families choose Great Start Karate because it combines the structure of martial arts with the flexibility of homeschooling.
Our program:
- Meets homeschool PE and enrichment goals.
- Encourages lifelong fitness habits through achievable progress.
- Builds self-discipline, confidence, and leadership skills.
- Helps kids who don’t love traditional sports discover an activity they can enjoy and
succeed in. - Provides measurable growth through belt advancement and Life Skill Stripes.
2nd Degree Black Belt and Homeschool Educator
Our head instructor, Sensei Katie Randol, is both a 2nd Degree Black Belt and an experienced homeschool educator with more than 12 years of teaching experience. She currently homeschools her two children and understands exactly what families value most in learning — structure, flexibility, and joy. That shared perspective makes her the
perfect choice to lead our homeschool karate program.
Learn more about Sensei Katie.