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Karate RED
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Bremerton, 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
- 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 4–6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karatered.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (360) 552-8710
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“If you’re looking for a really good afterschool activity for your kids, or if you yourself have any interest in martial arts, I strongly recommend checking out Karate Red.”
“He has a talent for breaking down basic moves and advanced Katas!”
“It’s a very family friendly martial art school, my daughter is enjoying her training along with her high school friend.”
“Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn some self defense on top of high caliber Karate.”
Other martial arts here
“Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn some self defense on top of high caliber Karate.”
What students say
“The environment is very welcoming.”
“It’s a very family friendly martial art school, my daughter is enjoying her training along with her high school friend.”
“You will learn the value of hard work, discipline, and dedication to yourself as you earn each new belt, and you will have a blast doing it too.”
From the reviews
Sensei Roland Edgar at karate red is not only a world class martial artist, but he’s also a brilliant teacher, and an exceptional human being and role model. At Karate Red, he teaches students how to achieve any goal in life through the art of karate.
The environment is very welcoming. The teacher is very thoughtful and will slow down his pace to help students. The other students are also very welcoming and black belts are very willing to help white belts when it comes karate. Everyone is very kind hearted and makes karate a wonderful experience.
It’s a very family friendly martial art school, my daughter is enjoying her training along with her high school friend. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to learn some self defense on top of high caliber Karate.
Just what we were looking for! Hayashi-ha Shitoryu discipline with classes that are focused but still fun. Excited for my student to continue black belt training at Karate RED with the accomplished Roland Edgar.
New to Karate? Start at Karate RED
Karate RED 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.
Your first Karate class at Karate RED
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.
