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Berkeley Finn Hall Shotokan Karate
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Berkeley, California
Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
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- Website & schedule berkeley.ska.org — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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What students say
“If you are interested in challenging your mind and body, this traditional Shotokan Karate group is it.”
From the reviews
If you are interested in challenging your mind and body, this traditional Shotokan Karate group is it. They are NOT a commercial dojo and belong to the non-profit Shotokan Karate of America.
This is a traditional karate group associated with Shotokan Karate of America. Instructions are provided by senior black belts with many years of experience.
Great instruction from many high level teachers. Great larger organization as well.
Your first Karate class at Berkeley Finn Hall Shotokan 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. 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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