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Shotokan Karate School
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Amarillo, Texas
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
- 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 daiichikarate.org — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 806-443-3220
Hours
| Monday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It is traditional karate, and they focus on self defense rather than tournament training.”
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“It is traditional karate, and they focus on self defense rather than tournament training.”
From the reviews
My daughter loves this place. The instructor is knowledgeable, and you can tell they have a real heart for teaching. It is traditional karate, and they focus on self defense rather than tournament training. It is affordable... that is, they do not charge for every little thing like other places in town.
Your first Karate class at Shotokan Karate School
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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