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Eugene School of Karate
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Springfield, Oregon
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule eugenekarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (541) 543-4166
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Albert has a very good approach to letting children know when they are going well and when they need to put in a bit more effort.”
“Even as an adult beginner I felt respected, valued and welcome at every class.”
“We enrolled our 3 year old in the Tiger Tots program with Sensei Roy and we were beyond impressed.”
“My classes are mixed age, and he is careful to match both size and experience as we practice moves and katas.”
“Even as an adult beginner I felt respected, valued and welcome at every class.”
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What students say
“Sensei has great skill in working with children and has been stellar at meeting the needs of my child.”
“Classes are welcoming, fun and sprinkled with humor and life lessons, she always leaves feeling positive.”
“I really enjoyed the classes and the instructors were very skilled, friendly and made everyone feel welcome.”
“If you're looking for a great place for your child to do karate and build self-confidence and have fun, this is the place!”
“He operates his dojo with honor, respect integrity and discipline, and makes training at Eugene School of Karate a simultaneously challenging and fun experience.”
From the reviews
I was a student of Sensei Alberts thirty years ago. I am now a fifth degree Black Belt and have owned my own martial arts school in California. I credit Sensei Albert with giving me a firm foundation in martial arts. He is an amazing teacher and leader. He's incredible with children.
I highly recommend the Eugene School of Karate for anyone with children interested in learning karate. Sensei has great skill in working with children and has been stellar at meeting the needs of my child.
Highly recommended by young learners. Sensei Albert has a very good approach to letting children know when they are going well and when they need to put in a bit more effort. It works target will with kids of many age groups.
My 9 year old is in his second year of Karate with sensei Albert. Albert has a special way of understanding and communicating with my boy. He teaches life lessons as well as self discipline. We love ESK
New to Karate? Start at Eugene School of Karate
Eugene School of Karate comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Eugene School of 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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