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JKA SHOTOKAN KARATE SHIBA DOJO
4.7 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Tigard, Oregon
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 (ages 5–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule jkashibadojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (503) 683-2711
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8–9:30 AM, 10:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There is more emphasis on application at the biweekly sparring class than at other dojo's that I've trained at.”
“Shiba Sensei is extremely patient with beginners and doesn’t hesitate to correct early so bad habits don’t begin.”
“I also think we have a good friendly group of students, some are parents with their kids, training together.”
What students say
“Shiba Sensei is extremely patient with beginners and doesn’t hesitate to correct early so bad habits don’t begin.”
“I also think we have a good friendly group of students, some are parents with their kids, training together.”
“My JKA journey began many years ago, but I stopped training after a few years when I moved to Oregon and couldn’t find a JKA Dojo.”
“His training is much more affordable than the other places where I trained, and a huge plus for me is there are NO contracts.”
From the reviews
I trained karate in Japan. The Japanese approach to learning is different from the Western. Shiba Dojo is real Japanese karate!
My JKA journey began many years ago, but I stopped training after a few years when I moved to Oregon and couldn’t find a JKA Dojo. I tried various other styles of martial arts, but nothing ever felt quite right. I found Shiba Sensei’s dojo through a Google search and called him immediately.
Shiba Dojo offers an environment that is friendly, fun and professional. You'll learn how to master the art of JKA Karate with instructors that work hard to improve your learning capabilities and help you become stronger, both physically and mentally, with every lesson.
The classes at Shiba dojo are challenging and fun. Sensei Shiba has a very positive/encouraging attitude. The concepts he teaches are straight from Japan (traditional, not watered down, geared for real life situations)
New to Karate? Start at JKA SHOTOKAN KARATE SHIBA DOJO
JKA SHOTOKAN KARATE SHIBA DOJO 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 SHOTOKAN KARATE SHIBA DOJO
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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