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Kaizen Academy of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Gilbert, Arizona
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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 kaizenacademyaz.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (480) 853-5793
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:30–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“When we moved from California I was worried about my son finding a martial art school that would honor his belt from his previous school and would align with what we were used to.”
“My son has been in the little dragons (4-6 year olds) class for almost 6 months now and has been learning a ton from Sensei Mike!”
Other martial arts here
“While adults of all physical levels have a great place to go and catch a class just for them as well as kick boxing 🥊 classes.”
What students say
“Sensei Mike and Sensei Gabe are excellent instructors!”
“He knows every student by name and something about them, and goes above and beyond to make everyone feel like family.”
“Not only is the entire sensi and leadership team efficient in teaching kids the forms and techniques, they need to know, but also very patient.”
“My son has learned how to focus, take accountability and be more responsible in class as well as at home.”
“My son has been a student there for a little over a year and in that time has become a green belt and competed and won his first competition.”
“The lessons he has learned from Sensei Mike, including focus, discipline, respect, and perseverance, are skills he uses not just in karate, but at home and at school as well.”
From the reviews
Kaizen has been our son’s karate studio since April of 2023. Sensi Mike and Sensi Alyssa take pride in their craft and pass it along to their students. Sensi Mike has extensive knowledge in martial arts and years of experience teaching which shows through in his lessons.
I really can't say enough great things about Kaizen Academy. My son was interested in joining martial arts about a year ago and we were referred to Kaizen. He tried it out, joined and has happily stuck it out, which has not always been the case for him and extracurricular activities.
I love the facility and the staff. Sensei Mike takes the time and extra effort to make sure that students fully understand the curriculum before they are able to move on to the next belt.
Kaizen Academy is a Great place for the whole family. Kids learn skills like listening and focus along with their karate forms. While adults of all physical levels have a great place to go and catch a class just for them as well as kick boxing 🥊 classes.
Your first Karate class at Kaizen 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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