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Butoku Karate Dojo

4.9 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Macomb, Michigan

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Phone (586) 416-3656

Hours

Monday 4–8:30 PM
Tuesday 4–9:30 PM
Wednesday 4–8:30 PM
Thursday 4–9:30 PM
Friday 4–6 PM
Saturday 9 AM–1:30 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 Butoku Karate Dojo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 17 mentions

“This is a great dojo they help kids get from wight belt all the way to black belt with amazing instructors and service they always deliver”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring 2 mentions

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“My advice to anyone who is looking for a self-defense this is a great place to start.”

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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 Butoku Karate Dojo — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“My advice to anyone who is looking for a self-defense this is a great place to start.”

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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 40 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 4 mentions

“This is a great dojo they help kids get from wight belt all the way to black belt with amazing instructors and service they always deliver”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“I love this place great people great classes my son has been here for 1 year and loves it”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 9 mentions

“Through their training, my boys have gained strength, knowledge, self discipline and commitment.”

From the reviews

My son finally found something that he likes thanks to amazing instructors. My advice to anyone who is looking for a self-defense this is a great place to start.

★★★★★ — Lela, Jun 2017

Awesome team of instructors, positive healthy environment for kids. More than karate, discipline self respect and respect to others.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Oct 2013

Fantastic place with great instructors! They work great with the kids and teach some great life skills along with karate.

★★★★★ — Brad, Aug 2023

This is a great dojo they help kids get from wight belt all the way to black belt with amazing instructors and service they always deliver

★★★★★ — Logan, Oct 2020

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Your first Karate class at Butoku Karate 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.

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 Butoku Karate Dojo

48884 Romeo Plank Rd, Macomb, MI48044

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