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Phoenix Karate Hioki Dojo – Martial Arts Center Kyokushin and USA Oyama Karate
5 ★★★★★ 40 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Phoenix, Arizona
Part of Kyokushin Karate
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
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule hiokidojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 973-1661
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 4:30–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I joined with my son the dojo since 2 years, its the best overall in Arizona, people here are lucky to have such Sensi , OSU!”
Other martial arts here
“Before coming to this Dojo, I trained in Taekwondo for 20 years and honestly Sensei Hioki is the best martial arts instructor I have ever had.”
What students say
“Before coming to this Dojo, I trained in Taekwondo for 20 years and honestly Sensei Hioki is the best martial arts instructor I have ever had.”
“Being there for this long makes anyone and everyone who comes in family no matter what.”
“Every class is always challenging, and the powerful techniques he teaches have transformed my life as an individual.”
“Now if you don't want to do intense workouts and have to fight, Sensei also has that in mind.”
“Hioki Sensei is an OG Kyokushin Karate master who has first hand experience knowing what type of combinations and footwork is effective in a fight.”
“EVERYTHING I learned here helped me to be a better person in life; from mental discipline to being able to defend myself.”
From the reviews
Sensei Hioki is a great teacher with so much knowledge. I have spent over 30 years practicing martial arts and it is a great privilege to find an instructor that I can continue to learn karate from. He is patient with my son and his classes are always a great workout.
Polio crippled my hips and legs, but Sensei Hioki took me seriously. Training under him was one of the best experiences of my life. He was trained by the best to be one of the best. He is extraordinarily skillful knowledgeable, experienced, sensitive and supportive.
My name is Kenyan Moss i have been going to the Hioki Dojo since i was 10. I am now 14 and am hoping to stay for as long as i can. Being there for this long makes anyone and everyone who comes in family no matter what. We learn discipline and are always making improvements to anything we have already done.
I was just doing a delivery to this dojo. I engaged in a general conversation with Mr. Hioki. He struck me as a very considerate individual that I would never want to upset. He offered me an opportunity to try something outside my box. My daughter has been in karate for 8 years. She is amazing.
Your first Karate class at Phoenix Karate Hioki Dojo – Martial Arts Center Kyokushin and USA Oyama 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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