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Kickboxing Academy-Brian Johnson Karate

4.6 ★★★★★ 58 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lacey, Washington

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships around $90/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
  • 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
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule bjohnsonkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 360-413-9900

Hours

Monday 4–8 pm
Tuesday 3–8 pm
Wednesday 4–8 pm
Thursday 3–8 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday 9:30–10:30 am
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Kickboxing Academy-Brian Johnson Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 15 mentions

“My son and I started in the middle of April 2021 and that place has become a second home to us.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“Ju jitsu is very focused and has an amazing instructor who really tries to help one-on-one (breaks it down to make the instruction easier).”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“You will gain muscle and it's a great way to know self defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Kickboxing Academy-Brian Johnson Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing 11 mentions

“I started kickboxing about 3 weeks ago I've missed some days but I love going there to train its a great workout and I think it's really fun.”

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🏟️ MMA 2 mentions

“The coaches are all very friendly and helpful with any questions we’ve had about MMA.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“You will gain muscle and it's a great way to know self defense.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 58 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 7 mentions

“Very welcoming, you work at your own pace, you don't want to leave, would recommend to anyone.”

great workout & fitness 8 mentions

“I started kickboxing about 3 weeks ago I've missed some days but I love going there to train its a great workout and I think it's really fun.”

clean, welcoming dojo 3 mentions

“Love this place, great atmosphere.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“Ju jitsu is very focused and has an amazing instructor who really tries to help one-on-one (breaks it down to make the instruction easier).”

From the reviews

My son and I started in the middle of April 2021 and that place has become a second home to us. I take kickboxing (& tried ju jitsu) while my son takes karate. Brian and the staff are just amazing and it's worth the price. No one judges you which is one of the greatest feelings when you walk in.

★★★★★ — D, Oct 2021

I love taking cardio kickboxing here! They have wonderful instructors. I had never taken a kickboxing class before, but now I'm addicted. Easy to adjust to your fitness level and the other people in the class are great. I've never felt intimidated by the exercises or the other humans or atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Zoe, Dec 2018

The atmosphere was very inviting I'm not in amazing shape yet but I didn't feel judged or silly for trying & failing at some of the moves. The instructor divided his time between participants and gave easy to follow instructions.

★★★★★ — Sasha, Jan 2021

Great workout! Super instructors! Awesome vibe. They recognize your physical limitations (I'm 63) and teach accordingly. My grandson and I are having a blast and really learning skills.

★★★★★ — Morgan55, Feb 2022

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Your first Karate class at Kickboxing Academy-Brian Johnson 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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Kickboxing Academy-Brian Johnson Karate

3707 College St SE STE F, Lacey, WA98503

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