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Longmont Wado-Kai Karate
5 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Longmont, Colorado
Part of Wado-Ryu 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 (ages 3–12) — 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule longmontwadokai.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (720) 893-1331
Hours
| Monday | 4–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–7 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12:20 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Covid made it tough as we haven't been able to go into the dojo but Gus immediately got online classes going so the kids could keep learning and practicing.”
“Both childrens and adult classes are well set up, with warm ups, practice of fundementals, and time to work on kata and sparring.”
“Both childrens and adult classes are well set up, with warm ups, practice of fundementals, and time to work on kata and sparring.”
“Both childrens and adult classes are well set up, with warm ups, practice of fundementals, and time to work on kata and sparring.”
“We do outdoor classes with good spacing at a nice, covered, shady location; Zoom classes (that work really well); and small private instruction at the dojo.”
“Karate is more than just a form of self-defense; it is a way of life.”
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“Karate is more than just a form of self-defense; it is a way of life.”
What students say
“The other students are safe, disciplined and respectful, and Sensei Gus enforces and models great behavior.”
“I wasn’t as committed as he was, but every class was fun and welcoming, and Sensei Gus is the best!”
“The other students are safe, disciplined and respectful, and Sensei Gus enforces and models great behavior.”
“When it comes to the classes, Sensei Gus and the senpai teachers are patient, explain techniques well, and make lessons fun.”
“The kids classes are fantastic, of course, but I'm especially impressed with the adult classes.”
“This also makes it easy for those who are interested to participate in tournaments, in addition to the practice tournaments hosted.”
From the reviews
I started taking Karate lessons at the age of five, and at first, I wouldn't say I liked it. I dreaded every class and didn't understand the point of doing all those punches over and over again. However, my parents were persistent and told me that I could stop after I got my next belt.
My kids, my wife, and I all take classes from Longmont Wado-Kai. The instruction is awesome. Sensei Gus really helps me break down techniques and focus on details. The kids classes are fantastic, of course, but I'm especially impressed with the adult classes.
My son has been a student at Longmont Wado-Kai for about a year now, and we're so glad we chose LWK. Sensei Gus is a fantastic instructor and is so great with the kids- he makes learning karate a lot of fun, which is key for younger kids, but also explains all of the movements in detail and gives friendly,…
Sense Hiro Tanabe is the real Deal. A Japanese man that made it his passion early in life . And has shared his unique mastered skill threw teaching Wado - Kai Shudokan Karate beside teaching at front range college and st vrain schools . You will find that he brings incredible spirit and energy .
Your first Karate class at Longmont Wado-Kai 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.
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