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Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Scottsdale, Arizona
Martial arts academy offering karate classes for adults & kids, plus kickboxing, judo & more.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule goshinkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 951-2236
Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It seems to me that this is almost an extension of what you would be teaching your children at home as well which is what I liked the most about the staff.”
“A 3 hour women’s self-defense class sounded daunting at first.”
“These students are not only taught martial arts and self defense, but respect for their elders, peers, as well as many other very important life lessons.”
Other martial arts here
“I searched several martial arts schools before deciding Goshin Karate and Judo Academy was the right school for my daughter.”
“These students are not only taught martial arts and self defense, but respect for their elders, peers, as well as many other very important life lessons.”
What students say
“We offer above excellent instruction in real life practical self defense and life skills for folks from 3 years old and up.”
“The people there are really nice (students and teachers included) and karate genuinely became a safe space for me because everyone there is so welcoming.”
“They have a great little store inside as well with very reasonable prices for you to get all the product that you will need to continue on with the classes.”
“Mr Boggs not only helped me feel mass amounts of confidence in my self defense skills, but helped enhance the confidence in my own self as a young women.”
“While learning karate and having FUN, they also cover important life lessons about respect, discipline, kindness, bullying prevention, helping others, fighting poverty etc.”
From the reviews
I can't speak highly enough about Goshin Karate and Mr Boggs. From the minute we stepped into their location we were treated very kindly and very respectful. If you are looking to take your child anywhere, this is a great place to go.
As an experienced Karate instructor who has trained in Karate for over 30 years, I’ve watched Sensei Boggs run his children’s classes a few times with my son joining in, and honestly, I have no hesitation in recommending him.
I searched several martial arts schools before deciding Goshin Karate and Judo Academy was the right school for my daughter. I wanted a school that helped my daughter enhance who she is without changing who she is as well as teach her self-defense.
Goshin karate is a wonderful place for kids (&adults) to learn martial arts! Mr. Boggs is an incredible role model for the kids and we love it there ! While learning karate and having FUN, they also cover important life lessons about respect, discipline, kindness, bullying prevention, helping others, fighting poverty…
Your first Karate class at Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
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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