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Champion Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Medford, Oregon
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule championkaratemedford.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (541) 944-9234
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8 PM |
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
““How much is it worth to you to have your kids grow in respect, integrity, self control and focus?”
“They always make time for one on one training throughout practice without losing a group or team feeling.”
Other martial arts here
“Great place to do karate I loved it there been there 5 or 6 years,met great friends there,now I live in Nevada and I do muay thai”
What students say
“I’m so grateful for the experiences we’ve had so far and I’m looking forward to being a part of this gym family for a long time!”
“Is my daughter tia loves for class Now she is a red belt”
“Not only are they one of the oldest and most respected places in town, but I did call around and they’re also one of the most affordable.”
“It has helped my oldest child focus and become strong and more confident in themselves as they move up their belt ranks.”
From the reviews
Broke my shy, nervous little boy out of his shell after one class. He loves going to class and asks to go every day. The instructors are firm but caring. We love Chip’s!
I cannot day enough great things about Chip Wright and his staff. We signed my 4 year old son up because he had a speech impediment, one so bad that right before starting kindergarten, he completely shut down and stopped talking.
From 5 years old up to adult our whole family loves it at Chip Wrights Champion Karate! The instructors are so enthusiastic and take the time to really invest in our kids! We are very pleased and look forwards to many many years of Karate here!
“How much is it worth to you to have your kids grow in respect, integrity, self control and focus? How much would you pay for that?”... this is literally what my husband asked me as we got ready for our second week at Chip Wright’s gym, saw what they were learning in class and were strongly considering membership for…
New to Karate? Start at Champion Karate
Champion Karate 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 Champion 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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