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Kanzen Dojo Shotokan Karate-Do

4.6 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Kissimmee, Florida

Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 3–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule kanzendojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 321-337-3795

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 5:30–8:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Kanzen Dojo Shotokan Karate-Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 4 mentions

“My son loves every class and looks forward to training with Sensei Luis, who is an incredible instructor.”

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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 Kanzen Dojo Shotokan Karate-Do — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 4 mentions

“My son loves every class and looks forward to training with Sensei Luis, who is an incredible instructor.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“I’ve seen so much growth in my son—both in his technique and his confidence—since he started training here.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son loves every class and looks forward to training with Sensei Luis, who is an incredible instructor.”

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“Excellent Place for training real karate shotokan, Sensei Luis excellent teacher, excellent services.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 5 mentions

“His passion for karate, patience with students, and ability to teach discipline, respect, and self-confidence make a huge difference.”

From the reviews

Best dojo to be in. Awesome sensei. Very good techniques and incredible exercises

★★★★★ — Gabriel, Jun 2022

Our experience at Kanzen Dojo Shotokan Karate-Do has been absolutely amazing! My son loves every class and looks forward to training with Sensei Luis, who is an incredible instructor. His passion for karate, patience with students, and ability to teach discipline, respect, and self-confidence make a huge difference.

★★★★★ — Clara, Mar 2025

Excellent Place for training real karate shotokan, Sensei Luis excellent teacher, excellent services.

★★★★★ — Douglas, Jan 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 13 reviews →

New to Karate? Start at Kanzen Dojo Shotokan Karate-Do

Kanzen Dojo Shotokan Karate-Do 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first Karate class at Kanzen Dojo Shotokan Karate-Do

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 Kanzen Dojo Shotokan Karate-Do

900 Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL34744

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