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Shotokan Karate Center Coral Springs JKA
5 ★★★★★ 33 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Coral Springs, Florida
Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shotokankaratecenter.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 954-346-0035
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“After an extensive tour visiting about 10 different locations for my son to learn a Martial Art in a serious and traditional way, we find this place, the best to us!”
“The teachers are all amazing- they can effectively explain techniques to students of all ages and ranks, and they are so patient with us beginners.”
What students say
“I am very fortunate of having practiced and learned my karate from amazing instructors at Shotokan and Ryoubu-Kai dojos in other countries.”
“The teachers are all amazing- they can effectively explain techniques to students of all ages and ranks, and they are so patient with us beginners.”
“I think being able to see and work with Sensei Carol makes this dojo a particularly welcoming place for women and girls, of all ages, to begin or continue their karate training.”
“The teachers are all amazing- they can effectively explain techniques to students of all ages and ranks, and they are so patient with us beginners.”
“Small, family-like community that instills the discipline, hard work and striving for perfection through Shotokan Karate practice”
“Then continue the growth in the path of learning for life, discipline, good behavior and respect for yourself and others, totally recommended”
From the reviews
Really finding a good Dojo where our girl could continue her learning of Karate was something very important to us, well let me share that this is a great place where you can come to learn it, the technique is Shotokan and their Sensei are great teachers.
Great experience, my son has 2 years practicing here. The sensei are really passionate and do a great job. I recommend this place.
I never would have guessed that I would start practicing karate in my 40s, but I have been practicing at the SKC in Coral Springs for two years. I enjoy the all ranks classes; the children and adults training together builds a great community.
I have been training karate for many years . I was able to finally come back to FULL training in 2021 . I am glad I found my DOJO ! I highly recommend the academy and all the instructors. They all have many years of training and a passion to teach at all levels .
New to Karate? Start at Shotokan Karate Center Coral Springs JKA
Shotokan Karate Center Coral Springs JKA 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.
Your first Karate class at Shotokan Karate Center Coral Springs JKA
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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