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Eastgate Kenpo Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Springfield, Oregon
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
- 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
- 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 eastgatekenpo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (541) 747-3181
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son never complains about going, and has been on the demo team as well as the tournament team for a few years now.”
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From the reviews
My son has been going here for years. The instructors are great and extremely patient and knowledgeable, and able to make training fun! It has been an awesome experience.
My daughter had her first class last week and she absolutely loves it here. She is very excited for her next class with Frank Pollara. Frank is a master in his field and a master with the children. Over the years I’ve had experience with other training gyms…..boxing, karate, bjj.
First class teaching and growth location in our area. Our young son is 2 years ther and just moved to the Black Belt Club. He has matured and progressed far beyond our expectations and dreams. His self confidence has increased which has helped greatly in school and all phases of his life and growth as a young man.
My family has been taking Kenpo from Eastgate going on 7 years now. My son never complains about going, and has been on the demo team as well as the tournament team for a few years now.
New to Karate? Start at Eastgate Kenpo Karate
Eastgate Kenpo Karate 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 Eastgate Kenpo 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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