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Charlestown Shotokan Karate-Do
4.8 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Charlestown, Indiana
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
- Membership memberships around $85/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ctownkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 502-797-5873
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter is 7 and has learned a lot, she loves karate.”
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From the reviews
Sensei David is amazing; patient, funny and an excellent motivator. He's able to teach a group of people who are at different levels. My daughter is 7 and has learned a lot, she loves karate. Her self- confidence has improved and she absolutely loves it.
I’ve known Sensei Edwards for 5 years now. During that time I’ve trained off and on at his school, and every time I’ve been welcomed back with open arms. He’s truly passionate and knowledgeable about what he teaches, and I look forward to more years of training together. A black belt is a white belt that never quit.
New to Karate? Start at Charlestown Shotokan Karate-Do
Charlestown Shotokan Karate-Do comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Charlestown Shotokan Karate-Do
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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