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Original Okinawan Karate of Holt, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 61 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Holt, Michigan
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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule holtdojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 517-694-5001
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 2:30–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4:30–6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been a student for almost two years- he enjoys the variety of class activities, loves the encouraging staff and enjoys the opportunity to move up in the ranks.”
“He loves it so much that he decided to do sparring classes now on Fridays!”
“Kids classes are set up right after school ends and the adult classes are set up at noon and at night so that virtually anyone can participate.”
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What students say
“Sensei Mark and Senpai Danny are amazing and we are so grateful that we are part of the Dojo family!”
“As a parent I love the family atmosphere, flexible scheduling, and the amount of organization that goes into each event.”
“I appreciate that Sensei Mark and Senpai Danny take an interest in their students and remember details of their lives.”
“Kids classes are set up right after school ends and the adult classes are set up at noon and at night so that virtually anyone can participate.”
“The confidence, determination, discipline, skill set and support that our boys have learned, have helped them in ways we could have never imagined.”
From the reviews
The Dojo's billing and enrollment system is straightforward and easy to use. The written materials, and online videos, that are available for study are very helpful. It gives parents/grandparents a great insight into what the kids are working on.
This is a great place to practice Karate. The instructors are wonderful and very professional. My daughter has been attending for over a year now and she has really been able to improve her self esteem and realize her self worth. I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone interested in learning this art.
This is a fantastic place. Both my grade-school-age kids go here. The karate instruction is first-rate; Sensei Mark McCloud and his instructors are the real deal. If you're looking for the opportunity for yourself or your kids to achieve true excellence (which is rare), look no farther.
Sensei Mark and Senpai Danny are amazing and we are so grateful that we are part of the Dojo family! They make karate FUN and engaging and our 11 yo daughter LOVES it! Even during the height of Covid 19, they kept the classes going by switching to Zoom classes and then to the park and never missed a beat!
Your first Karate class at Original Okinawan Karate of Holt, LLC
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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