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Shotokan Karate
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Tampa, 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ssk-tb.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6:30–8 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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What students say
“All levels of experience are welcome and all Shotokan affiliates and ranks/belt recognized.”
“I have enjoyed training with the group and finding fellowship and solid, traditional Shotokan experience.”
From the reviews
Location in Tampa has parking and the club is welcoming. I have enjoyed training with the group and finding fellowship and solid, traditional Shotokan experience. I look forward to continuing my training with my new friends when I am in the Tampa - St. Petersburg area
Excellent! Traditional Shotokan Karate. Small group of experienced students with great spirit. If you’re considering traditional Japanese Karate this is the spot!
Traditional Shotokan karate instruction with very experienced teachers. Welcoming atmosphere and plenty of individual guidance. Highly recommended.
Traditional Shotokan karatedo with a modern approach. All levels of experience are welcome and all Shotokan affiliates and ranks/belt recognized.
Your first Karate class at Shotokan Karate
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. 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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