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Karate Northwest
5 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Snohomish, Washington
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–9) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karatenorthwest.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 425-330-0453
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–8 pm |
| Friday | 12–8 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They are working towards their orange belts now and Sensei Abby is the best karate teacher—she challenges the kids and pushes them outside their limitations.”
What students say
“They are working towards their orange belts now and Sensei Abby is the best karate teacher—she challenges the kids and pushes them outside their limitations.”
“Casey had been training our family for 3 years now, if you can find a better source for that.”
“We love the mix of traditional and sport karate and physical and mental exercise.”
“Great establishment, great staff and sensei's, and outstanding training and discipline for the kids.”
From the reviews
My daughter and I have both been training here for over 5 years now. We love the mix of traditional and sport karate and physical and mental exercise. The senseis and senpais are fantastic! There is a strong culture of discipline, respect, and team spirit balanced by fun.
Best environment to raise a family or take lessons as an adult. Quality people, high integrity. Have been with Sensei for years.
My boys absolutely love it here. They are working towards their orange belts now and Sensei Abby is the best karate teacher—she challenges the kids and pushes them outside their limitations. She’s fierce, strong, smart and gets respects because she gives it.
Highly technical Okinawan karate instruction (mostly shito-ryu style and very applied), plus sport karate (kumite sparring), and weapons training, with a good mix of kids and adult students, taught by humble champions who are warm and encouraging and quick to smile, while correcting you on every single little freaking…
Your first Karate class at Karate Northwest
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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