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Pacific Renbukai Karate Official Japanese Dojo, USA KARATE
5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Portland, Oregon
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
- 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 (ages 5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- 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 pacificrenbukaikarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (503) 975-0448
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:15–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great for kids and those who are not natural athletes.”
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What students say
“Pacific Renbukai is a traditional karate dojo led by two great instructors.”
“I have been a student of theirs for over two years, and can say that my physical (and mental) strength and conditioning have greatly improved as a result of their instruction.”
“Bonus they participate in USA karate and get students to compete locally and nationally.”
“Pacific Renbukai is a traditional karate dojo led by two great instructors.”
From the reviews
Excellent instruction in a traditional dojo. I have been a member for years and received my black belt in 2014. No comparable place in PDX. Instructors are certified in Japan and are part of JKF. Bonus they participate in USA karate and get students to compete locally and nationally.
It’s hard to find a quality karate dojo these days, I went to several dojos in the area before I discovered this one. Highly recommend.
Excellent traditional karate training. Great for kids and families. Highly recommend this dojo.
I have not been to a traditional karate class in so long. This place provided quality instruction and serious training in traditional karate. I highly recommend this place for those whom the traditional side of karate appeal to, for those who used to practice karate and want to get back into it, for those who compete…
New to Karate? Start at Pacific Renbukai Karate Official Japanese Dojo, USA KARATE
Pacific Renbukai Karate Official Japanese Dojo, USA 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 Pacific Renbukai Karate Official Japanese Dojo, USA 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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