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ActivStars Athletics Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 189 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Scottsdale, Arizona
Kids' school for martial arts, specializing in the discipline of karate.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule activstarsathletics.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 571-7689
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter is usually more reserved when in new settings but she has thrived and absolutely loves the way sensai is great with kids and makes them laugh while learning.”
“They have learned about self-defense, discipline, focus, respect, and leadership.”
Other martial arts here
“They have learned about self-defense, discipline, focus, respect, and leadership.”
What students say
“Castro with sensei Joeffrey and this is an amazing experience because he teach them to have confidence and self discipline, I'm really happy with this program.”
“They are learning different moves techniques, how to defend themselves and at the same time they are learning how to be respectful and are building character!”
“The tournaments hosted by activstars have been a blast and a way to see improvements in techniques aswell as strength.”
“My daughter is usually more reserved when in new settings but she has thrived and absolutely loves the way sensai is great with kids and makes them laugh while learning.”
“We have stuff to talk about, we practice at home together, we have fun stories and experience going home from tournaments.”
“Castro with sensei Joeffrey and this is an amazing experience because he teach them to have confidence and self discipline, I'm really happy with this program.”
From the reviews
Another Amazing Tournament as always. Thank you Craig and Cherokee Hollingworth For the opportunities we just need more in TUCSON lol and a big thank you to Hanchi Cris Valenzuela and Sensei Cris Valenzuela Jr.
My daughter absolutely loves coming to karate each week. Sensei Jeoffrey does a great job of keeping the kids engaged and focused on perfecting their moves. I love that he even has some of his higher belt students up front helping to facilitate.
Our daughter and son have been going to ActivStars Karate for several years and they love it. They have learned about self-defense, discipline, focus, respect, and leadership. Our son earned his black belt at 13 and our daughter is a brown/red belt at 11 and now working towards her black belt.
Sensei Jeoffrey is an amazing instructor. His ability to keep the kids engaged and have fun but all while instilling discipline and confidence in the children is second to none. I would highly recommend this program. The cost is minimal for the return you receive on your investment.
New to Karate? Start at ActivStars Athletics Karate
ActivStars Athletics Karate comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at ActivStars Athletics 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.
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