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Seleny Joanne Karate (SJK) Club

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Midvale, Utah

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule sjkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 385-451-9000

Hours

Monday 6:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 6:30–7:30 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 6:30–8:30 pm
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 Seleny Joanne Karate (SJK) Club, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 19 mentions

“Excellent Karate dojo and exceptional teachers ( Seinse's) very professional and knowledgeable I will suggest if you have any children to bring them to study this dicipline.”

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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 Seleny Joanne Karate (SJK) Club — 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 29 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Senseis David, Seleny, David Jr, Doris and Danielle Crosby have all been amazing teachers both in our karate endeavors, but also in life long principles.”

friendly, respectful dojo 16 mentions

“If you want a family that you can train along with traditional Japanese karate, then this is the place that you need to go to and be part of it.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Sensei David Crosby was willing to work with me for the first couple months with a promotion for parents of students, and my son and I have loved it ever since!”

active competition / tournament team 4 mentions

“I recommend this school to anyone, they are affordable, train leaders, tournament champions, and help teach anyone life skills.”

traditional style & affiliation 8 mentions

“If you're looking for authentic Shotokan karate in a family-oriented, inclusive, and highly skilled dojo look no further.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“I recommend this school to anyone, they are affordable, train leaders, tournament champions, and help teach anyone life skills.”

From the reviews

If you want to learn the real Japanese traditional Karate in UT, this is the best dojo for you and kids. My sons have practicing at this dojo for more than a year and when they practiced Karate at one of dojo in Japan last year, their Japanese sensei (coach) praised them for their excellent karate skills, all of this…

★★★★★ — Ned, Jan 2023

I love this place, you can definitely see how professional they are and how they care for their students, i have my 2 kids attending, I was impressed so I motivated my nephew to start. Kids need to be active and to be enroll on after school activities.

★★★★★ — Yessy, Mar 2021

Guys, I come here to promote this Karate training team, they are fantastic, attentive and professional. It has schedules for all ages and an inclusive care with children with special needs. We love their work and I highly recommend it.

★★★★★ — Simone, Jan 2023

This is a great place to build confidence and strength for your kids. It is fun for everyone. Great family environment.

★★★★★ — Kellie, Jan 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 29 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Seleny Joanne Karate (SJK) Club

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 Seleny Joanne Karate (SJK) Club

Behind the strip building, 7150 Cottonwood St #10, Midvale, UT84047

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