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Josho Academy of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Akron, Ohio
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule joshoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 330-801-4935
Hours
| Monday | 6–8:35 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–8:35 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They offer Karate, Chambara sword fighting, jiu jitsu, Kobudo, and advanced black belt classes.”
Other martial arts here
“They offer Karate, Chambara sword fighting, jiu jitsu, Kobudo, and advanced black belt classes.”
“Be trained in respect for oneself & others comes along with the arts of Kobuto (weapons), Judo, Karate, and more.”
“Gave 5 stars just because, but im looking for a gym that trains for competition to make a career in mma fighting.”
What students say
“He is one of the best teachers and practitioners I have ever worked with.”
“That wouldn’t be possible without dedication of a family of friends who wanted it to continue.”
“The premier school for anyone who wants to learn the discipline of traditional martial arts or gain access to the WKF or WUKF world championship level.”
From the reviews
Lead, trained & now run by the best students of David Ames keeping the traditions of martial arts alive. Be trained in respect for oneself & others comes along with the arts of Kobuto (weapons), Judo, Karate, and more. Free trial classes to learn at your own pace if you act now.
Lead by the instruction of Pan American Olympic Champion Kyoshi David Ames, Sensei(s) Tony Harmon, Chris Bader, Kieth Doherty, and David Miller, this is the BEST martial arts school in NE Ohio. People come from as far as Medina and Cleveland to train here.
I was here for around 4 years or so, got up to brown belt and then quit. Although I have no complaints, some of my best years were spent in this Dojo, really helped me out a lot with my mental health, especially when I was dealing with depression and anxiety and didn’t know it yet.
Best dojo possibly in the state of Ohio. The premier school for anyone who wants to learn the discipline of traditional martial arts or gain access to the WKF or WUKF world championship level. Everything else is just PKC 😅 Judo, Jujitsu, Karate, Kobudo, Aikido.
Your first Karate class at Josho Academy of Martial Arts
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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