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Feminist Karate Union
4.4 ★★★★☆ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Seattle, Washington
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
- 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
- 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 feministkarateunion.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (206) 325-3878
Hours
| Monday | 6–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | 6–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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What students say
“I decided to give Feminist Karate Union a try because I have family member who goes here.”
“You can come all geared up for competition, or just for your own personal development and either way you are included and supported.”
“As of now I am a white belt, aka newbie, but I can already tell you that coming here will help build confidence, strength, patience, new friends and so much more!”
From the reviews
I have always wanted to learn martial arts and Feminist Karate Union has been perfect for me. Its a clean, safe, disruption-proof school. I have been very successful at tournaments and evaluations because my instructors care about their students. Recommend 10/10.
I decided to give Feminist Karate Union a try because I have family member who goes here. When I started at the beginning of this year I knew nothing about karate, was out of shape from becoming a new mom and had moments where I wasnt sure if Karate was for me.
Firm and loving Senseis. Our daughter is a part of a respectful and caring karate community. She is gaining confidence and having fun. So glad we accidentally discovered KFU!
You must register to enter FKU- it is a karate union for women. As a newly promoted 2nd blue belt, I have had a wonderful experience with it.
New to Karate? Start at Feminist Karate Union
Feminist Karate Union 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 Feminist Karate Union
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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