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East-West Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 73 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Evansville, Indiana
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule evveastwestkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 812-422-4664
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Her goal isn’t to develop competitors but to prepare her students both kids and adults to be the best they can in whatever direction their life takes them.”
“Classes here are perfectly set up for toddlers, young adolescents and all the way up to teens and adults.”
“The lessons I learned went far beyond self-defense—they taught me discipline, confidence, and most importantly, respect for myself and others.”
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“The lessons I learned went far beyond self-defense—they taught me discipline, confidence, and most importantly, respect for myself and others.”
What students say
“The instructor’s are incredibly patient and knowledgeable, making the classes fun and engaging for children of all ages and levels.”
“The family and instructors are welcoming, the facility is clean, and the classes are diverse for all ages and well-taught.”
“I have known this family for nearly 25 years and they have put their heart and soul into this place- and it shows ten fold!”
“While mastering technique and skill were at the forefront of instruction, I developed skills such as determination, perseverance, and confidence along the way.”
“Her training and conditioning helped both with their other sports.”
“Her goal isn’t to develop competitors but to prepare her students both kids and adults to be the best they can in whatever direction their life takes them.”
From the reviews
It’s the best karate school in our tri-state area. I’ve been very happy with my nephew’s experience at East-West Karate. The instructor’s are incredibly patient and knowledgeable, making the classes fun and engaging for children of all ages and levels.
My son and daughter really enjoyed Karate with Lori. Her training and conditioning helped both with their other sports. Lori always showed she cared about her Karate Kids even outside of their classes. My 4 grandsons have learned a lot from her. One earned a Black Belt!!
Signing my children up for karate was one of the best experiences I could have provided them in their developing years. The lessons learned through their experiences in class , in competition and in being instructors continue to positively impact their adult lives.
I went to East-West back when it was still Lantrips Karate, and was there for the transition. I received my black belt, I was part of the first S.W.A.T. team and met some of my best friends there. I remember Mrs.
Your first Karate class at East-West 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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