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East West Connection Martial Arts & Wellness
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Hales Corners, Wisconsin
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
- 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ewcdojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 414-425-2971
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–8 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Tiger Tot and junior classes provide children with appropriate Karate training to instill self discipline, self confidence, and self control.”
“Sensei’s skill & knowledge in Shorin Ryu Karate & Okinawan Zen Kobudo are extraordinary.”
“He is interested in the success of each student and takes a one-on-one approach with any students who need extra help.”
“The style taught here is Shorin Ryu Karate, which is traditional self-defense karate, not sport karate.”
Other martial arts here
“The style taught here is Shorin Ryu Karate, which is traditional self-defense karate, not sport karate.”
What students say
“As a 9th /Degree Black Belt in Yamashita Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate, Sensei Schroeder is an excellent instructor for both low ranking and high ranking students.”
“This fine institution offers a welcoming, friendly environment, adapting the instruction to fit the physical make up of its students, regardless of age or limitations.”
“It is a great workout and a great way to stay in shape.”
“The style taught here is Shorin Ryu Karate, which is traditional self-defense karate, not sport karate.”
“As a 9th /Degree Black Belt in Yamashita Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate, Sensei Schroeder is an excellent instructor for both low ranking and high ranking students.”
“I've been going to this Dojo for about a year now and I can say with confidence that Karate and what is taught here has changed my life for the better.”
From the reviews
This place is amazing. The style taught here is Shorin Ryu Karate, which is traditional self-defense karate, not sport karate. Sensei Schroeder has been teaching karate for more than 50 years. He is a great teacher and a great guy. There are both day and evening classes.
This is the real deal - not a flashy machine that pushes as many kids through as possible to generate belt fee income and tournament income but rather a disciplined, kind and highly effective school with a very long tradition in hales corners. They really are excellent at building character and confidence.
A truly outstanding martial arts school. For traditional, authentic Kobayashi Shorin Ryu Karate, this is the place. The owner and lead instructor, Dan Schroeder, is one of the most knowledgeable Okinawan Karate instructors in the United States.
This is the real deal - not a flashy machine that pushes as many kids through as possible to generate belt fee income and tournament income but rather a disciplined, kind and highly effective school with a very long tradition in hales corners. They really are excellent at building character and confidence.
Your first Karate class at East West Connection Martial Arts & Wellness
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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