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Makeshift Dojo - Shotokan Karate
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Tyler, Texas
Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)
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
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Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
What students say
“Sensei Canon also blends fun & focus in the best ways to keep our 15 year old engaged and disciplined.”
From the reviews
Sensei Canon is the kind of leader and man that we want our son to be like when he grows up. Not just practically in Karate skills, but in character and conviction. Sensei Canon also blends fun & focus in the best ways to keep our 15 year old engaged and disciplined. All the stars!
Sensei Canon is one of the best guys I know!! So go ahead and do yourself a favor and come to this Dojo!
Great for learning how to defend yourself and learning a traditional discipline!
Your first Karate class at Makeshift Dojo - Shotokan 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. 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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