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Rising Tide Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 54 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Olympia, Washington
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Phone (360) 706-2735
The classes they run
“I spent the last 15 years watching my kids explore different dojos and styles and can confidently state that the experience at Rising Tide is far and away the best.”
“Never participated myself as a kiddo in individual or team sports; participated in band class then marching band in High School - this was a nerve wracking decision.”
“Sensei Josh and Sensei Polly have created a caring, supportive, learning atmosphere that focuses on individual growth, empowerment, and self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“Sensei Josh recently started up a Wing Chun Do class for those of us wanting to learn a more combative style for self-defense.”
“Sensei Josh and Sensei Polly have created a caring, supportive, learning atmosphere that focuses on individual growth, empowerment, and self-defense.”
What students say
“Understanding the purpose is a cornerstone of every class, regardless of whether they are teaching a beginner or advanced karate class, Wing Chun Do, Weapons, or any specialty.”
“Sensei Josh and Sensei Polly have created a caring, supportive, learning atmosphere that focuses on individual growth, empowerment, and self-defense.”
“I am very impressed with the attention to detail and professionalism of Rising Tide.”
“My children are working on their patience, focus, and self-control; I see improvements!”
“We are so blessed to have found this place and they are worth every penny.”
“As much as I enjoy the Wado Ryu style of karate that Rising Tide teaches, which also has a strong focus on sparing and self-defense, my favorite class is Wing Chun Do.”
From the reviews
The experience, knowledge, teaching that Joshua gives is the best! It’s clear, my kids & myself are all in the classes and we look forward to our karate days! The kids have fun and I love a good challenge and that’s what you get with Rising Tide Karate.
5 Stars for Rising Tide Karate. Sensei Josh and Sensei Polly are wonderful! If you are at all interested in learning Karate, you need to stop by and speak with them. It has been a great experience for me. I am a senior woman with no back ground whatsoever in the Arts.
We absolutely love Rising Tide Karate. My two little ones (age 3&4.5) are obsessed. They go twice a week and are not only having fun but learning so much. We love the atmosphere so much that my husband has also decided to take night classes with some of the other dads.
My three children ranging from ages 4-9 attend karate lessons at Rising Tide. Owners Sensai Josh and Sensai Polly teach the classes and they are excellent communicators, helping each child be their best. They teach focus, responsibility, and strength while making it fun.
Your first Karate class at Rising Tide 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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