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Karafuto Karate
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Yakima, Washington
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karafutokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (509) 930-9184
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:39–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“I love everything here I know my kids are getting the honor to train and to learn life lessons; It is authentic good exercise and discipline.”
“If you join their sparring class, expect to sweat—it’s all part of the process designed to make you stronger as an individual.”
Other martial arts here
“If you’re interested in learning karate or Wushu, I highly recommend checking this dojo out!”
From the reviews
From the minute we walked in we felt welcomed. My boys got to try a lesson for free. I love everything here I know my kids are getting the honor to train and to learn life lessons; It is authentic good exercise and discipline. Best experience in Yakima.
If you live anywhere in the Valley and you have even the smallest interest in Martial Arts, you are doing yourself a disservice by not checking this Dojo out. If you want to learn and train… you can do MUCH worse than here. Ganbatte!
I’ve been attending Karafuto Karate for a whole year now, and I can confidently say it’s the number one dojo in town—a true hidden gem! This dojo deserves more recognition for the knowledge it imparts to its students. Sensei Denise and Sensei Jabriel are the best instructors I have encountered in karate.
Love love love this place. If you're thinking of trying Karate this is the place to go!
Your first Karate class at Karafuto Karate
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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