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Desert Valley Shotokan Karate
5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Mesa, Arizona
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 7–13) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule desertvalleyshotokan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
From the reviews
教師が入ってきたのは見たけど、ヨーロッパ系の顔立ちだった。でも沖縄の精神がその足取りや目つきににじみ出ていて、危険な相手に見えた。エミリーは私のレビューの由来について尋ねているようだったけど、彼は知らなかったようだ。その間ずっと、私は彼の動きを観察していた。 I've only seen a teacher come in he is of European descent but the spirit of okinawa is in his step and looks to be a dangerous opponent.
Your first Karate class at Desert Valley Shotokan 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. 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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