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Salt Lake City Shotokan Karate of America Dojo

5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Salt Lake City, Utah

Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens

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

  • Membership memberships around $25/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule slc.ska.org — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (801) 580-4767

Hours

Monday 6:30–8 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 6:30–8 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Salt Lake City Shotokan Karate of America Dojo, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Salt Lake City Shotokan Karate of America Dojo — 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 5 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“The instructors are knowledgeable, respectful and honor the traditional style of SKA.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Learn not only refined karate technique from masters of Shotokan karate, but also how to discipline the mind and body, focus, think logically and strategically.”

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“Learn not only refined karate technique from masters of Shotokan karate, but also how to discipline the mind and body, focus, think logically and strategically.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 3 mentions

“Learn not only refined karate technique from masters of Shotokan karate, but also how to discipline the mind and body, focus, think logically and strategically.”

From the reviews

Five Star SKA karate Dojo, learn from qualified instructors having decades of experience.

★★★★★ — Bw, Apr 2023

Amazing, high-quality karate instruction. Learn not only refined karate technique from masters of Shotokan karate, but also how to discipline the mind and body, focus, think logically and strategically.

★★★★★ — Ciara, Jul 2023

This dojo could not be a better fit for me! I’m an adult and new to Karate, and I get so much out of class every time. These classes are small enough that I can get personalized feedback and adjust my technique along the way. The instructors are knowledgeable, respectful and honor the traditional style of SKA.

★★★★★ — Abbie, Nov 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 5 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Salt Lake City Shotokan Karate of America Dojo

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 Salt Lake City Shotokan Karate of America Dojo

Dolores Doré Eccles Health, Wellness, and Athletic Center., 1840 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT84105

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