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Simba Dojo, Arizona Shotokan Karate
4.5 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Buckeye, Arizona
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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule simbadojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 753-7737
Hours
| Monday | 7:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7:30–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 7:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
Other martial arts here
What students say
“The staff are volunteers and they are always very friendly and helpful!”
“This is right across from a beautiful park, easy walking distance to shops and restaurants.”
From the reviews
We love this Center! The pools are wonderful and heated all year! The gym and fitness classes are excellent! The Tai Chi class on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1 pm are a wonderful new addition and much needed!
Great community center, centrally located, the gym is well equipped. Pools are heated. Plenty of parking. You will need your community key card to have access. There is a nice park in the sqare outside. Shops also located within walking distance. They have specialized classes you can also sign up for.
Very good facilities; excellent Gym with enough devices and aparatus to do well exercises; you can see pictures
This is a beautiful community center. There are two pools, lots of meeting rooms, places to do workout classes and a gym upstairs. It has lounge and patio areas to just chill and hang out. There is usually a receptionist on duty to answer questions and help out.
Your first Karate class at Simba Dojo, Arizona 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 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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