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Karate Do Shito Kai Des Moines
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Des Moines, Iowa
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karatedsm.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (515) 328-6465
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“There are classes for Children and Adults….”
“If you want to Learn traditional Japanese Karate and get into great shape, build muscle and confidence in self defense, this is the Dojo you should attend.”
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“If you want to Learn traditional Japanese Karate and get into great shape, build muscle and confidence in self defense, this is the Dojo you should attend.”
From the reviews
If you want to Learn traditional Japanese Karate and get into great shape, build muscle and confidence in self defense, this is the Dojo you should attend. The Nakata Sensei’s are very professional and knowledgeable in the art. Enjoy all the students we have, everyone helps everyone to achieve their goals.
Karate Do Shito Kai is wonderful!!! I’ve only attended classes for a couple weeks but am very impressed by the professional, knowledgeable and skilled staff. They’re serious about teaching and know what they’re doing — all this for a great price. If you’ve ever wanted to start karate, this is your place.
Karate Do Shito Kia Des Moines is the place to go for real traditional Japanese Karate. Kenji Sampai and his staff and students provide a great, warm friendly atmosphere for learning. It is evident that everyone there is about the promotion of all the precepts of Japanese Martial Arts. Go!
The gentlemen are phenomenal. They have been great with my son. Just recently signed my dsughter up. I know they'll be great with them too
Your first Karate class at Karate Do Shito Kai Des Moines
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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