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Shotokan Karate Dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Aurora, Colorado
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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule shotokankaratedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 303-323-8862
Hours
| Monday | 4–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–8 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | 4–8 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have been attending this Dojo for more than 2 years and we love it, the children learn karate techniques, and also discipline and respect.”
“He is a 6th degree black belt that is highly knowledgeable and fantastic with beginners of all ages!”
Other martial arts here
“They teach authentic, traditional Shotokan karate, jiu jitsu, and so much more!”
What students say
“I am very happy with my decision to choose Shotokan Karate and Sensei Gould. The dojo has a great vibe: serious and focused.”
“Our son absolutely loves coming to Shotokan Karate Dojo, it is really helping him become stronger physically and mentally.”
“Our son absolutely loves coming to Shotokan Karate Dojo, it is really helping him become stronger physically and mentally.”
“We have been attending this Dojo for more than 2 years and we love it, the children learn karate techniques, and also discipline and respect.”
From the reviews
This school has amazing instructions that work well with people of all ages: kids, youth, adults, and senior adults! They teach authentic, traditional Shotokan karate, jiu jitsu, and so much more! It's a great location, premier setting, clean and inviting, plus great mats to train on!
If you want to learn traditional karate this is a place to go. Sensei Gould has been studying karate since a boy beginning from his father who is well known in this country. This is the place to train if you want to learn the real deal. I fully recommend this dojo.
This is the best place ever for all age kids. They have such a great instructors. We see our kids growing physically and mentally and emotionally every day. They feel home, they feel loved and respected. They have learned to respect others and became very confident about themselves.
Sensei Gould is great! He is a 6th degree black belt that is highly knowledgeable and fantastic with beginners of all ages! Everyone loves his passion to instruct and promote Shotokan Karate!
New to Karate? Start at Shotokan Karate Dojo
Shotokan Karate Dojo comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 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.
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