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Aspire Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Tumwater, Washington
Plan your first class
- 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 aspirekaratetwa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (360) 214-2990
Hours
| Monday | 1:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 1:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 1:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Our kids are learning so much, both in terms of Karate, and how to be responsible, respectful people.”
What students say
“Sensei Gabe is an amazing instructor, and it's a great place to learn traditional karate!”
“Me and my fiance just started going there, and he was very welcoming, the school is nice, good location.”
“Our kids are learning so much, both in terms of Karate, and how to be responsible, respectful people.”
“It provides me a robust workout four times a week and my daughter a tremendous boost in confidence.”
“Our kids are learning so much, both in terms of Karate, and how to be responsible, respectful people.”
From the reviews
As someone who has trained in traditional Martial Arts for their entire life and knows the benefits of it, I can honestly say, Sensei Trance knows his stuff, he is very polite, respectful, patient. Me and my fiance just started going there, and he was very welcoming, the school is nice, good location.
Sensei is both professional and kind. Over the past year our daughters have grown in confidence and skill. We are very happy with our experience!
Aspire Karate is an amazing place for both me and my daughter. It provides me a robust workout four times a week and my daughter a tremendous boost in confidence. She has gone from being timid and shy to a confident young lady, and I credit the change to the sensei.
Sensei is not only extremely knowledgeable, but the way he is with kids in class is second to none, he’s patient, kind, and great at adapting to each kids learning style, the confidence and respect my kids have gained since joining is awesome to see in there day to day, they love going and learning Karate, Competing…
Your first Karate class at Aspire 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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