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Loco Dojo
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Phoenix, Arizona
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 2–8) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 locodojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 602-478-8844
Hours
| Monday | 9:15 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:15 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:15 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 9:15 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9:15 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | 9:15 am–12 am |
The classes they run
“it’s not just a place to train, but a place where families can bond, kids can thrive, and adults can challenge themselves in a safe, fun environment.”
“Really cool studio that also offers Zumba and BollyX classes for adults and all ages.”
“The techniques he teaches are not only fun to practice but are also real-world skills that could genuinely help someone in a critical situation.”
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What students say
“Sensei Dan is patient and knowledgeable with the kids, and you can tell he loves what he does.”
“Sensai Dan has created such a welcoming, positive environment where both kids and adults feel comfortable and motivated.”
“Sensai Dan has created such a welcoming, positive environment where both kids and adults feel comfortable and motivated.”
“Our 6 year old loves the kids class and my husband and I enjoy the adults class.”
“Watching him teach is inspiring, he creates a safe, encouraging environment where kids build confidence, discipline, and resilience while having an amazing time.”
From the reviews
Loco Dojo is an incredible place to learn, grow, and have a blast doing it, and much of that is thanks to Dan, who is absolutely phenomenal with the students. He brings unmatched energy, patience, and skill to every session.
My son loves loco Dojo...having fun and being safe with proficient "Dan sensei".
Our family has been coming to Loco Dojo for about 2 years now and it's what we look forward to every week. Our 6 year old loves the kids class and my husband and I enjoy the adults class. Sensei Dan is wonderful and our daughter loves him like a part of the family. I could not recommend Loco Dojo more!
My daughter loves coming here. Sensi Dan and Sensi Bernie are amazing instructors the are kind and progressional. All the students that go are friendly. I highly recommend to check this place out. You won't regret it.
New to Karate? Start at Loco Dojo
Loco Dojo 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 Loco Dojo
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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