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Okinawan Karate Club of Springfield

5 ★★★★★ 1 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Springfield, Illinois

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team

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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule kenshin-kan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 217-416-6310

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 6–8 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6–8 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Okinawan Karate Club of Springfield, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Excellent instruction on comprehensive self-defense techniques and a great environment for families and children.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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🧒 Kids Karate

“Excellent instruction on comprehensive self-defense techniques and a great environment for families and children.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Okinawan Karate Club of Springfield — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Excellent instruction on comprehensive self-defense techniques and a great environment for families and children.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

From the reviews

Excellent instruction on comprehensive self-defense techniques and a great environment for families and children.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Jan 2023

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Your first Karate class at Okinawan Karate Club of Springfield

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Okinawan Karate Club of Springfield

1800 Winch Ln, Springfield, IL62707

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