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Kaizen Dojo Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 205 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Bradenton, Florida

Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–14) — 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 941dojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (941) 600-8928

Hours

Monday 7 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–9 PM
Thursday 7 AM–9 PM
Friday 7 AM–9 PM
Saturday 7 AM–9 PM
Sunday 7 AM–9 PM

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Kaizen Dojo Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 25 mentions

“The kids stay active, are encouraged to try new things, and are reminded every day about how AWESOME they are -- it's great for helping bring a shy kid out of his shell.”

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🥋 Adult Karate 2 mentions

“Their adult classes are scheduled perfectly for me.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Kaizen Dojo Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“I got one of the best workouts ever in his kickboxing class.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 205 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 5 mentions

“I love the energy and the opportunity to take various classes until I find the one or more that I want to master. Sensei (Kevin) is a great teacher!”

friendly, respectful dojo 14 mentions

“We home school our children, (even pre pandemic) so getting our son to socialize and learn to focus on instruction from Sense Kevin was a big win for our family.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“We home school our children, (even pre pandemic) so getting our son to socialize and learn to focus on instruction from Sense Kevin was a big win for our family.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 10 mentions

“We home school our children, (even pre pandemic) so getting our son to socialize and learn to focus on instruction from Sense Kevin was a big win for our family.”

From the reviews

I had the pleasure of meeting Kevin Bergquist recently and I was super impressed with his kindness, character and professionalism. He has made his love of martial arts his life and clearly shares the last gift with his own children and all of his students. He maintains humility and Integrity in all he does.

★★★★★ — Robyn, Jul 2020

Sensei Kevin always lights up every room he enters. His light hearted approach yet confident and compassionate teaching style warms anyone up to the challenges they set out to conquer. He creates an atmosphere in his Dojo where children and adults alike want to give their best effort every single day.

★★★★★ — Zsuzsi, Feb 2025

I love the energy and the opportunity to take various classes until I find the one or more that I want to master. Sensei (Kevin) is a great teacher! I got one of the best workouts ever in his kickboxing class.

★★★★★ — Travis, Oct 2015

We enrolled our 6-year old in summer camp at Dojo Martial Arts/Awesome Youth Sports and couldn't be happier! There is a wide variety of activities and field trips each week, on top of the twice-weekly Karate lessons -- it's all a bit hit!

★★★★★ — Theresa, Aug 2019

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Your first Karate class at Kaizen Dojo 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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Kaizen Dojo Martial Arts

6510 3rd Ave W Ste 207, Bradenton, FL34209

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