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JKA Karate of Arizona
4.9 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Chandler, Arizona
Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)
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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karateaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-465-8009
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 7:30–10:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The training at Shotokan Karate of Arizona is excellent – it is intense, but the children are provided opportunities to have a ton of fun when they earn it by training diligently.”
“At the time I was a 15 year old from a very small school with a desire to learn self defense, and to build confidence.”
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“At the time I was a 15 year old from a very small school with a desire to learn self defense, and to build confidence.”
What students say
“Started Shotokan when I was 12, now I'm 34, had an different instructor when I was younger who was amazing, Sensei Stan.”
“Traditional Japanese karate, excellent instruction, great facility, and a real sense of "family" among our members.”
“This is a traditional school which focuses on true Shotokan karate and teaches focus, respect, physical and mental discipline all while having some fun along the way.”
“Traditional Japanese karate, excellent instruction, great facility, and a real sense of "family" among our members.”
“If you are looking for a reasonably priced karate school for yourself or a young one I can recommend Chuck and his team highly.”
“This is a traditional school which focuses on true Shotokan karate and teaches focus, respect, physical and mental discipline all while having some fun along the way.”
From the reviews
Chuck and his awesome staff at JKA Karate are exceptionally talented ,qualified, patient, knowledgeable and experienced karate instructors. Learning and teaching the Shotokan traditional Japanese form of karate has been a lifetime passion for Chuck and his wife who is also his business partner and a fellow instructor.
Best karate school I’ve seen. It’s traditional and authentic, and internationally renown. I always look for the best for our daughter, because I need to make the best use of my time.
Started Shotokan when I was 12, now I'm 34, had an different instructor when I was younger who was amazing, Sensei Stan. 🙌 Sadly I had to leave when I moved at 15 years old. I then joined the Marine Corps and now I've EAS'ed. I was looking for an shotokan dojo, but was difficult to find for many years.
This Karate Dojo is the Best I have ever seen. Everything about it is first class. They have some of the best instructors including Sensei Chuck Coburn, a former world champion and world competitor for many years, with over 45 years of experience as Chief Instructor (Sensei).
New to Karate? Start at JKA Karate of Arizona
JKA Karate of Arizona 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 JKA Karate of Arizona
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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