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North Valley Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Scottsdale, Arizona
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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 ·
- Phone (480) 508-2244
Hours
| Monday | 12–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–8 PM |
| Thursday | 12 PM–12 AM |
| Friday | 7 AM–1 AM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM–12:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“James is the best martial arts teacher I highly recommend him for adult classes and kid classes from 4 and older he's the best 🙏♥️”
“I have been taking advantage of the adult fitness class, which includes a self-defense component, for about 3 years.”
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“I have been taking advantage of the adult fitness class, which includes a self-defense component, for about 3 years.”
What students say
“James is an amazing instructor and my son has improved so much!”
“James is the best martial arts teacher I highly recommend him for adult classes and kid classes from 4 and older he's the best 🙏♥️”
“He is going on 5 yrs at the dojo, and his confidence and leadership development continue to rise, along with his accomplishments in Kempo.”
“He is going on 5 yrs at the dojo, and his confidence and leadership development continue to rise, along with his accomplishments in Kempo.”
From the reviews
I just wanted to say that I’m impressed at how much our 8 year old son has learned in the few months he’s been coming to North Valley Martial Arts. He was showing me his repertoire the other day and I had no idea how well he knows the stuff. He really loves karate now, when before it was a fight to get him to go.
I have been taking advantage of the adult fitness class, which includes a self-defense component, for about 3 years. I love that the workouts are created to meet any fitness level and help each person to attain his/her personal goals in an energetic, judgement-free environment.
We have been very happy with NVMA. Our kids have learned a lot and we like how calm yet disciplined Sensei James makes it for the kids. They get to do some fun kid games at times and I like how he pushes and encourages character growth in a controlled environment.
North Valley Martial Arts has truly been a great experience for my son. He is going on 5 yrs at the dojo, and his confidence and leadership development continue to rise, along with his accomplishments in Kempo.
Your first Karate class at North Valley Martial Arts
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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