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Bushido USA Dojo
5 ★★★★★ 114 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Raleigh, North Carolina
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
- 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
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule bushidousadojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (919) 523-9962
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We started my son here a few months ago in karate and judo, and we could not be more pleased with the dojo and Sensei Juan.”
“It was my first time with anything like this I was treated like I’ve been going there for forever and never felt singled out.”
“Classes are very fun and educational, great for those interested in karate, judo, kobudo.”
“I visited Bushido Dojo when I took a women's self-defense class here with some classmates and had an amazing experience!”
“I visited Bushido Dojo when I took a women's self-defense class here with some classmates and had an amazing experience!”
Other martial arts here
“We started my son here a few months ago in karate and judo, and we could not be more pleased with the dojo and Sensei Juan.”
“I visited Bushido Dojo when I took a women's self-defense class here with some classmates and had an amazing experience!”
What students say
“Amazing clases with kind and patient teachers and peers!”
“It was my first time with anything like this I was treated like I’ve been going there for forever and never felt singled out.”
“His treatment is very respectful and pleasant with the students and his teachings give them a personality full of self-confidence.”
“Sensei Rodriguez takes time with all new students to teach the basics to instill knowledge and confidence.”
“Students gain a solid foundation to progress to advanced levels and attend competitions if they choose.”
“From the start, Sensei Rodriguez took the time to sit down with me, talk about Shotokan karate, connect with my former sensei, and introduce me to the students.”
From the reviews
Sensei Juan is a very knowledgeable instructor. He is patient with his students and helps each one excel to their greatest potential. He seeks opportunities to invite other seasoned instructors to assist in class or to teach new skills to his students and even himself.
Love the classes and learning something new every class! Sensei Rodriguez takes time with all new students to teach the basics to instill knowledge and confidence. Students gain a solid foundation to progress to advanced levels and attend competitions if they choose.
I had been searching for a quality dojo for quite some time, and I finally found it. From the start, Sensei Rodriguez took the time to sit down with me, talk about Shotokan karate, connect with my former sensei, and introduce me to the students. I was even invited to join a class and experience the training firsthand.
We started my son here a few months ago in karate and judo, and we could not be more pleased with the dojo and Sensei Juan. My son is already learning a lot about martial arts and the associated discipline/sportsmanship, and he loves going.
New to Karate? Start at Bushido USA Dojo
Bushido USA Dojo comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Bushido USA Dojo
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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