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Bobby Lawrence Karate West Valley

4.7 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Salt Lake City, Utah

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team

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
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  • Website & schedule westvalleykarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 385-258-3603

Hours

Monday 1:30–8 pm
Tuesday 1:30–8 pm
Wednesday 1:30–8 pm
Thursday 1:30–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12 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 Bobby Lawrence Karate West Valley, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 26 mentions

“The patience, encouragement, fun and positive environment that Bobby Lawrence Karate brings is great for all the kids.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a place for your kids to learn karate, self defense and respect.”

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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 Bobby Lawrence Karate West Valley — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a place for your kids to learn karate, self defense and respect.”

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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 57 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Excellent instructors, great environment, and my skills have improved so much.”

friendly, respectful dojo 5 mentions

“When I started looking for a great place for my boys to start martial arts, I'm glad I was able to find such a great place with awesome instructors and great friendly staff!”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“BLK has given my son a platform to gain confidence while learning to protect and defend himself.”

active competition / tournament team 4 mentions

“She has been to many tournaments and has come in 1st or 2nd place in most of them.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“So much fun and at a great price.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 18 mentions

“I will never regret letting my loved ones enjoy and try new things on their own and love the benefits and optimism and self confidence that Bobby Lawrence karate can give.”

From the reviews

When I started looking for a great place for my boys to start martial arts, I'm glad I was able to find such a great place with awesome instructors and great friendly staff! It has been a great positive change for my boys.

★★★★★ — Sara, Aug 2022

I see the difference in my child since he has been going to karate. He is motivated and excited for class, ready to learn and can’t wait to show us his new moves. The instructors are all amazing and want their students to succeed. I love to see the increased confidence and self discipline.

★★★★★ — Kim, Apr 2025

I enrolled my daughter after finding a flyer at my old job (3 years ago, or so). We were hesitant at first because she was very timid and small. After a few months of being enrolled she started coming out of her shell and even joined the JV demo team in recent months.

★★★★★ — Kathy, Sep 2025

I highly recommend Bobby Lawrence Karate. They are so awesome with the kids and have motivated my daughter to be the best version of herself. Her dedication has really emerged since starting Karate lessons and she is so proud of her accomplishments. I could not recommend them enough!

★★★★★ — Tytanium, Oct 2018

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Your first Karate class at Bobby Lawrence Karate West Valley

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 Bobby Lawrence Karate West Valley

2569 S 5600 W Ste 250, Salt Lake City, UT84120

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