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Midwest Shorin-Ryu Heath and Wellness Center
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Franklin, Wisconsin
Part of Shorin-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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule midwestshorinryu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 414-235-3788
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–9 pm |
The classes they run
“Teaching traditional Okinawan shorin ryu karate which is practical for self defense and good for overall wellness.”
Other martial arts here
“Teaching traditional Okinawan shorin ryu karate which is practical for self defense and good for overall wellness.”
What students say
“Teaching traditional Okinawan shorin ryu karate which is practical for self defense and good for overall wellness.”
From the reviews
It’s been years since I’ve done yoga and the Sunday morning class here leaves me feeling grateful for this body in all its varying abilities through the years, calm and energized. Thank you!!
The dojo is welcoming, supportive, and full of positive energy! Sensei's dedication, patience, and passion for teaching makes every class an inspiring experience. I've grown stronger, more confident, and more balanced - both mentally and physically - since joining.
Excellent dojo. Teaching traditional Okinawan shorin ryu karate which is practical for self defense and good for overall wellness. Also teaches traditional Okinawan weapons, plus Yoga and other future planned wellness classes/services (Tai Chi, Massage, etc.).
New to Karate? Start at Midwest Shorin-Ryu Heath and Wellness Center
Midwest Shorin-Ryu Heath and Wellness Center 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 Midwest Shorin-Ryu Heath and Wellness Center
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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