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Kaizen Shotokan Karate Club
4.8 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Springfield, Illinois
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kaizenshotokan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 217-415-1723
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Learning karate has really helped my daughter gain self-confidence along with self-defense.”
“Learning karate has really helped my daughter gain self-confidence along with self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Learning karate has really helped my daughter gain self-confidence along with self-defense.”
What students say
“This Dojo has incredible instructors that will challenge their students and push them to be the best martial artist they can be!”
“Learning karate has really helped my daughter gain self-confidence along with self-defense.”
“At his dojo you are going to receive excellent training in Shotokan Karate by a very knowledgeable and passionate instructor.”
From the reviews
I have known Sensei Harvey for several years and have trained at his dojo on several occasions. At his dojo you are going to receive excellent training in Shotokan Karate by a very knowledgeable and passionate instructor. Kaizen is a hidden gem of karate schools in Springfield, Illinois.
My daughter and I attend this karate club, and we love it. I had not been exercising in years, and this place provided me with a meaningful exercise routine, coordination and memory training, and a great community. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to have more movement in their life.
This Dojo has incredible instructors that will challenge their students and push them to be the best martial artist they can be! The students in the class become a family and support each other while learning and going through training sessions.
Great place to learn karate. Best prices in the Springfield area!!!! Wonderful Sensei!!! Learning karate has really helped my daughter gain self-confidence along with self-defense. I recommend this place without any hesitation!!!
Your first Karate class at Kaizen Shotokan Karate Club
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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