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Richmond Dojo LLC / Richmond Sport Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Richmond, Texas

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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  • 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
  • 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule richmonddojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 281-795-2959

Hours

Monday 4:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday 4:30–8:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am–12 am
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 Richmond Dojo LLC / Richmond Sport Center, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 34 mentions

“Sensei Siamak Tavakoli is a pleasure to speak with and he is great not only with the kids, but with everyone around him, making us feel comfortable and at home.”

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🥋 Adult Karate 3 mentions

“There are adult classes during the week, which is great for people trying to start a new practice or get back into it.”

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🌱 Beginners 3 mentions

“The Dojo has the right combination of instructors for young kids and adults for all levels.”

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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 Richmond Dojo LLC / Richmond Sport Center — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 70 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 5 mentions

“Sensei is great and instills discipline and hard work into his students pushing them further than their mind thinks it can handle while at the same time being supportive.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“The Dojo has the right combination of instructors for young kids and adults for all levels.”

great workout & fitness 2 mentions

“For adults, it's a great way to exercise, earn a skill, and let your mind reset its focus and relieve stress.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son is getting better to focus the training and enjoy Karate!”

traditional style & affiliation 5 mentions

“The instructor is very good and has patient with his students to develop Shotokan skills.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 25 mentions

“The school atmosphere is very encouraging and professional at the same time, cultivates an environment of personal growth, respect , physical and mental strength and learning.”

From the reviews

Oss. Katy Dojo encourages all-round development with emphasis on physical, mental, and emotional health. The Dojo provides a safe environment for learning Traditional Shotokan Karate with great supervision and support from Sensei Tavakoli, Sensei Funakoshi, and Sensei Maryam, as well as senior members such as Nick,…

★★★★★ — Kiran, Aug 2016

The Dojo offers quality instruction for all ages. Sensei has a deep appreciation of the history of Traditional Japanese Karate and is able to teach very well to the level of the student. Focus on health, positive attitude and growth long-term. Highly recommended for both adults and children!

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Aug 2016

Both of my sons practice Karate here and are very happy. Sensei Tavakoli is both fun and strict, everything you would want from a sensei who loves the art of karate.I strongly recommend the Dojo to anyone who wants quality classes.

★★★★★ — Rebeca, Sep 2016

The instructor is very good and has patient with his students to develop Shotokan skills. The students has been well respect to the instructor. My kids goal to reach black belt. I highly recommend Katy Dojo.

★★★★★ — James, Sep 2016

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New to Karate? Start at Richmond Dojo LLC / Richmond Sport Center

Richmond Dojo LLC / Richmond Sport Center comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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.

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Your first Karate class at Richmond Dojo LLC / Richmond Sport Center

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 Richmond Dojo LLC / Richmond Sport Center

7123 N Park Dr, Richmond, TX77407

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