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AC Rainey's Kenpo Karate

5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Federal Way, Washington

Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate

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Hours

Monday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Tuesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Thursday 9 AM–8:30 PM
Friday 9:30 AM–7 PM
Saturday 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at AC Rainey's Kenpo Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“His style and focus is on the student and helping them learn self defense in the real world while maintaining the techniques of Kenpo.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at AC Rainey's Kenpo Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“His style and focus is on the student and helping them learn self defense in the real world while maintaining the techniques of Kenpo.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 20 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“He is a patient teacher that informs as well as instructs.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“His style and focus is on the student and helping them learn self defense in the real world while maintaining the techniques of Kenpo.”

traditional style & affiliation 8 mentions

“AC Rainey's Kenpo Karate studio is one of the most professional studios in the business, and Mr.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“His style and focus is on the student and helping them learn self defense in the real world while maintaining the techniques of Kenpo.”

From the reviews

An amazingly dynamic school with training by one of the top instructors anywhere. With decades of experience, AC Rainey is one of the finest instructors I have ever seen. I'm very proud to have him as an integral part of my Association and even more proud to have him as a friend.

★★★★★ — Dave, Jan 2016

Mr. Rainey is a 9th degree black belt who still loves to teach white belts and marvels at their ability to learn. He is a patient teacher that informs as well as instructs. I have found him to be one of the best I have ever come across in 34 years of being involved in martial arts.

★★★★★ — Dave, Feb 2016

AC Rainey's Kenpo Karate studio is one of the most professional studios in the business, and Mr. Rainey is one of the most affluent black belts around. Mr. Rainey is a 9th degree black belt, and he is the "real deal" in the martial arts. He is famous in karate circles throughout the country and abroad.

★★★★★ — Larry, Jan 2016

Mr. Rainey is a master of kenpo who teaches with patience and creativity. His style and focus is on the student and helping them learn self defense in the real world while maintaining the techniques of Kenpo. He's a great teacher and a kind man. I highly recommend his school.

★★★★★ — P, Mar 2016

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Your first Karate class at AC Rainey's Kenpo Karate

Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find AC Rainey's Kenpo Karate

1608 SW Dash Point Rd Ste b, Federal Way, WA98023

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