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Japan International Karate Center - Aiea
4.8 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Aiea, Hawaii
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 4) — 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 jikc-hq.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (808) 486-4800
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4:30 PM |
The classes they run
“I feel absolutely certain that my child is safe in class and is benefitting from in person training.”
“This is THE dojo if you wanna practice your kata (and go compete in Vegas)!”
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What students say
“My family is very appreciative of the dedication and expertise of the sensei and sempais.”
“They're my second family, everyone is so kind and the sensei teaches in detail.”
“Through their guidance, my son has gained confidence, improved his focus, and developed strong discipline.”
“This is THE dojo if you wanna practice your kata (and go compete in Vegas)!”
“They have learned not only to defend themselves but most important they have learned to have a better attitude and respect of others as well as themselves.”
From the reviews
Just experienced the first post-COVID 19 class and was so impressed with the safety procedures in place. It's clear that Sensei Rusty and all the other Sensei and senpai put in time and effort to keep everyone safe.
My 2 grandsons Francis and Jaston Savea enjoy being part of our Dojo. They are proud doing something for themselves, something they need to work hard for in order to move up. They love sensei Rusty and everyone one their. They look at life alot differently since joining.
Great place. Friendly teachers and staff. Offers introductory class for free to help in making decision to enroll or not. Ensure to call first to make arrangement. There are classes for keiki/young kids. Classes are structured, begins and ends with salutations and ceremonies.
Our son has been going to classes there for nearly a year and we love it. The classes can be a bit large but Sensei Rusty is great with the kids! We hope to stay with JIKC for a long time.
New to Karate? Start at Japan International Karate Center - Aiea
Japan International Karate Center - Aiea 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 Japan International Karate Center - Aiea
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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