HomeOhioCincinnati › Kosho School of Karate

Kosho School of Karate

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Cincinnati, Ohio

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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 koshoschoolofkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 513-510-3844

Hours

Monday 5:30–9 pm
Tuesday 5:30–9 pm
Wednesday 5:30–9 pm
Thursday 5:30–9 pm
Friday 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am–1 pm
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 Kosho School of Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 5 mentions

“My daughter has been training at Kosho for quite some time and this school has helped transform her into a more positive and hard working young lady.”

All dojos that run kids karate →

⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

“Excellent instruction in traditional karate, kobudo, and jodo.”

All dojos that run weapons (kobudo) →

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“He has gained so much from all of the amazing instructors and his strength, coordination and confidence have increase dramatically from his instruction at Kosho.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 7 mentions

“He has gained so much from all of the amazing instructors and his strength, coordination and confidence have increase dramatically from his instruction at Kosho.”

From the reviews

My son has been training with the Kosho School of Karate for almost 2 years. My family and I can not say enough good and positive things for not only the style, the teachings and the teachers, but for the entire environment. My son has been growing in amazing speed in the karate!

★★★★★ — Vesela, Jul 2017

Kosho is an excellent dojo! My sixteen year old is almost a purple belt there and has trained there for a few years. He has gained so much from all of the amazing instructors and his strength, coordination and confidence have increase dramatically from his instruction at Kosho.

★★★★★ — Victoria, Aug 2017

I've recently started training at Kosho with absolutely no previous experience in karate or martial arts. It has been a fantastic experience. The instructors are patient, knowledgeable, and dedicated to proper instruction of form and and execution of Shuri Ryu Karate.

★★★★★ — Rescueninja, Jul 2017

My 14 year old daughter has been learning Karate, Jo and Iaido at Kosho for a year now. Her instructors are very, knowledgeable, professional, caring and actively interested in what she does outside of the dojo as well. We have been impressed with all of her instructors.

★★★★★ — Mel, Aug 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 13 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Kosho School of 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 Kosho School of Karate

2121 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH45230

Get directions

More Karate dojos near Cincinnati

Yoseikan Anderson Karate School

5 ★★★★★ 6 reviews

7762 Beechmont Ave Ste A, Cincinnati, OH

Karate dojo Kids & teens strong technique, kata & fundamentalsbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

2.8 miles away

Anderson Karate

5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

8119 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH

Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated builds confidence, discipline & respect

3.1 miles away

Chito Ryu In The Usa

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

22 Martin St, Covington, KY

Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated

6.5 miles away

All Karate dojos in Cincinnati, OH →

Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and member reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this dojo? Claim your listing — it's free.