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Okinawa Karate Shōrin-Ryū
4.6 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Gardena, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shorin-ryu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (310) 400-7118
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30 PM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 12–7 AM, 4:30–7 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | 9–11 AM |
The classes they run
“My son has been training here for the past two years and he loves it.”
“Sensei teaches the kids that karate is for self defense and discipline, not for starting fights.”
Other martial arts here
“Sensei teaches the kids that karate is for self defense and discipline, not for starting fights.”
What students say
“Sensei OTA 🥋is An awesome instructor from Okinawa with a lot of experience better price then other Dojos Great school!”
From the reviews
I am Andy Hook I have been here before and it is going well for me.I am a blue belt
I love this place, I have been training for a few weeks and I feel super happy, the sensei is a professional in martial arts. I recommend it 100%
My son has been training here for the past two years and he loves it.. Sensei Ota is the best of the best. Highly recommend his dojo for beginners and advanced karatekas alike..
Sensei OTA 🥋is An awesome instructor from Okinawa with a lot of experience better price then other Dojos Great school!
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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