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Desert Mountain Kenpo
5 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Tucson, Arizona
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 desertmountainkenpo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (520) 572-0996
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 3–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We wish more kid activities would incorporate in valuable interaction and lessons along with the skill work like how Mr.”
“My little girl (4) has been a student for 3 months in the Little Dragons classes and I (34) have been a student in the adult classes for a month.”
Other martial arts here
“The self defense is only the the beginning.”
What students say
“K) is a great teacher for all ages, and we plan on being a part of the dojo family for a long time.”
“K) is a great teacher for all ages, and we plan on being a part of the dojo family for a long time.”
“He just had his first tournament and he did not receive a medal.”
“Desert Mountain Kenpo has been an ideal way for my grandson to learn to focus, get some exercise and learn martial arts.”
“K will teach you the art of Kenpo, self discipline, respect for others, all at a great rate.”
“Keschinger communicates in a caring manner with the younger students and teaches them honesty , courtesy, respect and discipline while maintaining a fun learning environment.”
From the reviews
Desert Mountain Kenpo is incredible! Mr. K is an excellent, knowledgeable, engaging and hilarious teacher. He finds the perfect balance of pushing his students towards excellence and making it fun in the process. Our son has been taking classes for a couple of years and still loves going every week. Mr.
Chase has learned so much in the first month he has been part of Akka Karate USA. Not only is he learning the moves, but he is learning life skills and I’m already seeing him use them in his interactions with his sister and us. He just had his first tournament and he did not receive a medal.
My daughter and myself have joined Mr K class about 3 months ago. The best decision I have ever made!!!! My daughter has come out of her shell and is doing better with being social. I myself have always wanted to learn Karate sense I was a a little girl!
Both my children have been students here for years and they couldn't be happier! The self defense is only the the beginning. My autistic daughter couldn't stand still and focus when she started and now she is a blue belt, performing complicated techniques, competing in tournaments and smiling the whole time!
Your first Karate class at Desert Mountain Kenpo
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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