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International Shotokan Karate Federation of Montana

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Kalispell, Montana

Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens

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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule iskfofmt.org — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 406-755-4753

Hours

Monday 5:15–7 pm
Tuesday 5:15–8 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5:15–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at International Shotokan Karate Federation of Montana, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 4 mentions

“And kids from ages 5 and up to senior years are members.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“Shotokan is less sparring and more self-control.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you have interest in staying in shape while enjoying a life long learning of self defense, while making life long friends?”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at International Shotokan Karate Federation of Montana — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“If you have interest in staying in shape while enjoying a life long learning of self defense, while making life long friends?”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 3 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions
traditional style & affiliation 5 mentions

“Then Shotokan Karate is the martial art for you, this dojo is about 50/50 mix of men and women.”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“Then Shotokan Karate is the martial art for you, this dojo is about 50/50 mix of men and women.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“A great place to learn discipline and respect.”

From the reviews

A great place to learn discipline and respect. All 3 of my kids attend, they have been a part of this dojo for almost 7 years, my 13 year old is working in his black belt, my 15 year old girl started later and is a higher brown my 8 year old is a yellow.

★★★★★ — Deborah, Apr 2022

Great place to take kids for karate lessons. Shotokan is less sparring and more self-control. The kids lessons are great, and everyone is supportive.

★★★★★ — Ben, Jul 2020

If you have interest in staying in shape while enjoying a life long learning of self defense, while making life long friends? Then Shotokan Karate is the martial art for you, this dojo is about 50/50 mix of men and women. And kids from ages 5 and up to senior years are members.

★★★★★ — Re, Jun 2015

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Your first Karate class at International Shotokan Karate Federation of Montana

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find International Shotokan Karate Federation of Montana

1500 Airport Rd, Kalispell, MT59901

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