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Goju Ryu Karate of Selah
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Selah, Washington
Part of Goju-Ryu 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
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 (ages 6–12) — 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 selahkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (509) 961-6766
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30–3 PM |
The classes they run
“My son has taken part in Selah Goju Ryu from little dragons at the age of 5 and will be testing for his JR black belt this February at the age of 10.”
“My son has taken part in Selah Goju Ryu from little dragons at the age of 5 and will be testing for his JR black belt this February at the age of 10.”
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What students say
“Great instructors and a friendly environment at an affordable price.”
“Family had been going there for a very long time and will continue unless we move😁”
“My son and I just started this month, and we love it!”
“My son has taken part in Selah Goju Ryu from little dragons at the age of 5 and will be testing for his JR black belt this February at the age of 10.”
“A parent piping up to correct their child disrespects the skills and authority of that teacher or Sensai /Senpai.”
From the reviews
My boys started taking classes at Goju-Ryu a little over a year ago. Each sensei here has been professional and friendly. They make everyone feel like family, and my boys have learned so much. My 14 year old has greatly increased his skill as well as his self confidence. I'd highly recommend this school.
My son and I just started this month, and we love it! Great instructors and a friendly environment at an affordable price.
My son has taken part in Selah Goju Ryu from little dragons at the age of 5 and will be testing for his JR black belt this February at the age of 10. Sensai's Andy, Tigger and Senpais know exactly how to read a child and work with them at their level allowing them to enjoy learning life skills as well as karate.
Great karate school! Very good for kids and adults Absolutely love it there. Family had been going there for a very long time and will continue unless we move😁
New to Karate? Start at Goju Ryu Karate of Selah
Goju Ryu Karate of Selah 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 Goju Ryu Karate of Selah
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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