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Okamoto's Karate
4.5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Anchorage, Alaska
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
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule okamotoskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (907) 562-5662
Hours
| Monday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Joined with my kids and husband- we are enjoying quality time as a family and learning something new!”
“After seeing him do exercises and katas we talked it over and joined up ourselves.”
“As a teenager and as an adult I have learned valuable lessons about life and how to treat others.”
Other martial arts here
“Olympic Gold Medalist, 7 International Championship Titles and 4-0 in amateur mixed martial arts.”
What students say
“Joined with my kids and husband- we are enjoying quality time as a family and learning something new!”
“We appreciate that our family was able to learn new skills and get a great workout together.”
“My kids have gained a lot of self-confidence from training at Okamoto's dojo.”
“Okamoto's allowed me to open doors to my own potential and now I can say that I have been successful in martial arts tournaments as well: 2013 Jr.”
“Okamoto's Karate developed my discipline and sense of responsibility as well as respect towards others.”
From the reviews
Okamoto's Karate is phenomenal! I started training in 2007 and have definitely gained many experiences from training here. Okamoto's Karate developed my discipline and sense of responsibility as well as respect towards others.
Our family loves Okamoto's School of Karate. It is a place where the whole family can participate and learn together. We appreciate that our family was able to learn new skills and get a great workout together.
Best Karate School in the State! 💯 Been a student at Okamoto’s karate for 7 years and learned so many great things. Mr. Okamoto Sensei teaches you so many viable things for the real world. You gain confidence and discipline. Great school!
I signed up my son with Okamoto’s Karate when he was 6. My wife and I would go watch with the other parents. After seeing him do exercises and katas we talked it over and joined up ourselves. The boy was doing great, but we were huffing and puffing. I never realized how out of shape I was.
New to Karate? Start at Okamoto's Karate
Okamoto's Karate 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 Okamoto's 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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