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Shotokan Karate Jutsu

5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Plymouth, Michigan

Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo 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

  • Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
  • 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 silverakarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (734) 365-6925

Hours

Monday 10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 10 AM–6:30 PM
Wednesday 10 AM–8 PM
Thursday 10 AM–6:30 PM
Friday 10 AM–6:30 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 Shotokan Karate Jutsu, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 7 mentions

“He’s amazing and my daughter adores him… I would recommend and refer anyone looking to put their kids or themselves in martial arts!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“Students learn self-defense and will also be inspired and encouraged in the positive development of their character.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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🌱 Beginners

“All levels of skill are welcome.”

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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 Shotokan Karate Jutsu — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Students learn self-defense and will also be inspired and encouraged in the positive development of their character.”

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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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 7 mentions

“Sensei Silvera has a patient for what she does and truly cares about his students and the whole community teaching real karate.”

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“Sensi Oscar and his students were very nice and welcoming when i attended their Friday afternoon class.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Sensei teaches not only the martial arts techniques but the attitude and mindset as well.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“He’s amazing and my daughter adores him… I would recommend and refer anyone looking to put their kids or themselves in martial arts!”

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

“It focuses on traditional karate practice, the mind body and spirit (self).”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 6 mentions

“How to handle being attacked suddenly, so far we have noticed our kids self esteem and confidence rise.”

From the reviews

We are having a GREAT experience at the Plymouth Silvera Karate Jutsu Dojo! Sensi Oscar was gracious enough to offer my 13 year old daughter a private free class. She instantly fell in love with the program and was eager to come back.

★★★★★ — Rach, Feb 2021

Sensei Oscar takes good care of his students. My 6 years old son started learning Karate in Sep 24, he really enjoys going to training every week now. He achieved yellow belt after 3 months. Sensei teaches not only the martial arts techniques but the attitude and mindset as well.

★★★★★ — Ninh, Feb 2025

Sensei Oscar is the best!!! He’s been working with my 5 yr old for a few weeks and she’s shown so much progress & potential. That’s all thanks to his patience, compassion, discipline but in a fun way. She’s been to the lake to train which was amazing!!!

★★★★★ — Q, Sep 2024

Sensei Oscar Silvera is extremely knowledgeable about karate and several other martial arts. You and/or your children will be in very capable hands. Students learn self-defense and will also be inspired and encouraged in the positive development of their character. - Dr. Daniel O’Dunne

★★★★★ — Daniel, Jun 2023

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New to Karate? Start at Shotokan Karate Jutsu

Shotokan Karate Jutsu 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Shotokan Karate Jutsu

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 Shotokan Karate Jutsu

13101 Eckles Rd Bldg 2, Suite 209, Plymouth, MI48170

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