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Shugosha Contemporary Martial Science LLC

5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Shawnee, Kansas

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons

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
  • Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • 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 shugosha.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 913-230-7419

Hours

Monday 1–9 pm
Tuesday 6–9 pm
Wednesday 6–9 pm
Thursday 1–9 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–3 pm
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 Shugosha Contemporary Martial Science LLC, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 25 mentions

“His being a 7th degree black belt is obviously impressive all in of itself but what endears us more to him and Shugosha Dragons is how he interacts with the kids.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“John always includes a game at the end of every class and takes time to work with the kids one on one when they need it.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“My daughter started taking the homeschooling class and I was so impressed by all the self defense she was learning that I joined the class myself.”

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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 Shugosha Contemporary Martial Science LLC — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“My daughter started taking the homeschooling class and I was so impressed by all the self defense she was learning that I joined the class myself.”

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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 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 7 mentions

“John is an amazing teacher and I love knowing that he has created a safe and joyful environment for the kids to learn in.”

friendly, respectful dojo 5 mentions

“We've been training here for almost 3 years now and it's been such a positive experience for my family!”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“The instructor is great with kids.”

💵 good value / fair pricing 3 mentions

“The cost is amazing affordable and the care that the after school coordinators, Melissa and Sarah, put into the children is amazing.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 5 mentions

“My son has been training at Shugosha for 9 months and it has been a blessing to see him develop the discipline that is so important at his age.”

From the reviews

Love this place! The teachers here are extremely knowledgeable and constantly push the boundaries of what I know as possible. At Shugosha I am treated as family. I appreciate the attention that I get from my instructors to make sure I achieve my goals.

★★★★★ — Nick, Jun 2016

We've been training here for almost 3 years now and it's been such a positive experience for my family! My daughter started taking the homeschooling class and I was so impressed by all the self defense she was learning that I joined the class myself.

★★★★★ — Melissa, Apr 2018

My kids have been going to class here for a couple years and the skills they have learned are so valuable in so many ways. Street skills, manners, safety, community are just a few things you can expect your kids to learn.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Sep 2022

Myself and my sons have been with Shugosha since its inception. Great instructors and real life training!

★★★★★ — Corey, Sep 2020

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Your first Karate class at Shugosha Contemporary Martial Science LLC

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 Shugosha Contemporary Martial Science LLC

11925 Johnson Dr, Shawnee, KS66216

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