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Holloway's Isshin-Ryu Karate School
5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Waterford Township, Michigan
Part of Isshinryu 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
- Membership memberships around $95/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hollowaysisshinryu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 248-505-4698
Hours
| Monday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7:30–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–9:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
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What students say
“I started in 2011 and haven't stop training since, Sensei Holloway is one if not the best Instructor of Isshinryu Karate in all of Michigan.”
“I started in 2011 and haven't stop training since, Sensei Holloway is one if not the best Instructor of Isshinryu Karate in all of Michigan.”
From the reviews
As close to perfect Isshin-ryu as possible! (imho). I broke two patio bricks my first class (1 brick, 2 times). I feel what I learned is very, very effective in any street fight. Isshin-ryu is my favorite striking style. Sensei Holloway is a very dedicated teacher, as are all the black belts. Money well spent here!
I have found a martial arts home here. I started in 2011 and haven't stop training since, Sensei Holloway is one if not the best Instructor of Isshinryu Karate in all of Michigan. He is up there with all the great instructors in the US. I love this school.
Dan is a great guy, and the instructors seem to really know their stuff. I think the level of experience in the group is quite impressive.
I’ve been going here for six years now and it is amazing. I already have a brown belt and on my way to Black.
Your first Karate class at Holloway's Isshin-Ryu Karate School
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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