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Kenukan Academy 拳友館
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Olathe, Kansas
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 — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kenukan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (913) 782-5425
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 5–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“Sensei Bob Boggs was in his 20’s when I took my first class as a teenager.”
“I prefer one on one with Sensei Boggs vs classes, but regardless of preference, he works to meet you where you’re at!”
“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”
Other martial arts here
“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”
“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”
“I have been involved with Martial Arts for over fifty years with a background in competitive Judo and Karate, and now retired after being in law enforcement and an attorney.”
“From the jiu jitsu, to self defense to kickboxing he covers all of the bases of what you need to know to be successful in the sport and being able to defend yourself.”
What students say
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“The white belt orientation program contributes to students being ready for more advanced training as opposed to being “thrown to the wolves”.”
“This amazing family oriented martial arts academy is traditional yet innovative all whilst adding positive challenges along your journey.”
“Kenukan is a great place for kids and adults to learn self-defense techniques, and grow their skills in martial arts.”
“Knowledgeable instructors with extensive experience in training adults and children, international competitors, military, federal and local law enforcement.”
“Travis is one of the most disciplined masters of an array of martial arts like Jui-Juitsu, Kickboxing, and Judo I’ve ever known in my life this far.”
From the reviews
In the late 1990s, I trained with my father at a dojo in Overland Park, KS under a well-known Bushidokan instructor at the time, Steve Mackey. I remember those times fondly and to this day retain substantive knowledge about the self-defense techniques that Mr. Mackey taught.
I had the good fortune of training at Kenukan in the 1970’s. Sensei Bob Boggs was in his 20’s when I took my first class as a teenager. He was still actively competing at the local, regional and national level at the time and was a force to behold.
Kenukan Academy is an outstanding place to grow, not just in martial arts, but as a person. It's a school where you can build self-respect, self-discipline, self-defense, and self-confidence, all while learning powerful and effective styles like judo, jiu-jitsu, karate, and kickboxing.
I have been a member of Kenukan dojo for 38 years and its been and still is a positive experience. Many diverse students have trained in this dojo. There were lawyers, military personnel, police officers, doctors, first responders and foreign exchange students.
New to Karate? Start at Kenukan Academy 拳友館
Kenukan Academy 拳友館 comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Kenukan Academy 拳友館
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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