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Okinawa Karate Shōrin-Ryū
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Karate dojo in El Centro, California
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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karateshorinkan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (760) 352-3642
Hours
| Monday | 5–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
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What students say
“The students are also class “A” and very welcoming.”
“I’ve been a student of this Traditional Okinawa Karate Dojo for Ten years or so.”
“It’s well worth the trip and experience.”
From the reviews
I’ve been a student of this Traditional Okinawa Karate Dojo for Ten years or so. I travel from the San Diego area and now from Temecula/Riverside area. It’s well worth the trip and experience. The Sensei Instructor is priceless and a true asset to the community as well as a gem.
The facilities are great, they have matted floors, restroom, A area for students, parents to observe the classes, The sensei (Kyoshi Noujaim) and his team are very welcoming, approachable and professional, With a wealth of knowledge of Okinawan Karate and weapons (Kobudo) self-defence, and more, They bring out the…
Ive been with Sensei Noujaim for almost 10 years. I absolutely love our style of karate but more importantly the security and warmth I feel when Im around my fellow karate people . Sensei Noujaim has made a tremendous impact on my life and I dont know what I would do without him.
Your first Karate class at Okinawa Karate Shōrin-Ryū
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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