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Lim Kenpo Karate Tempe AZ
4.9 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Tempe, Arizona
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Website & schedule limkenpo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
The classes they run
“I signed my son up for his first karate class with Lim Family Martial Arts in 2008.”
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What students say
“Great School, Great Instructors, my nephew attends Lim Kenpo classes at Kiwanis Tempe.”
From the reviews
Lim Kenpo Karate has been a huge part of our family's life for over 8 years. The instructors are kind, encouraging and extremely knowledgeable. We are very grateful for Lim Kenpo Karate and all that they have taught and continue to teach us. I highly recommend Lim Kenpo Karate.
I signed my son up for his first karate class with Lim Family Martial Arts in 2008. Seven years later my son still takes classes here. My daughter and I have also been enrolled for a number of years. It has been a positive constant in our lives.
Great School, Great Instructors, my nephew attends Lim Kenpo classes at Kiwanis Tempe. He loves the program.
Your first Karate class at Lim Kenpo Karate Tempe AZ
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. 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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