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Southern Utah Wado Kai Karate

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Karate dojo in St. George, Utah

Part of Wado-Ryu Karate

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens

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 (ages 5) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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Hours

Monday 4–7 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 3:30–6:30 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday 2:30–4:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–12 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 Southern Utah Wado Kai Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate

“Sensei Mondry is fantastic and excellent even with small children.”

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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 Southern Utah Wado Kai Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 6 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“She is an incredibly talented instructor teaching imo the best style of traditional Japanese Karate.”

From the reviews

Traditional karate school teaching original Japanese Wado Kai method. Great school, inspiring Sensei! I wanted to take karate classes as a child but that was impossible. A career and raising a family took priority later. Even though I’m much older I still had the desire to learn.

★★★★★ — Sally, Oct 2022

Sensei Mondry is an absolute LEGEND!!! She stays true to the traditional values of Wado while adding an elegant modern touch. Her knowledge, passion, and dedication shines through with the growth of her students and it is truly inspirational.

★★★★★ — Wado303, May 2026

I've been training under Sensi Mondry since 2020. She is an incredibly talented instructor teaching imo the best style of traditional Japanese Karate. If you want to get fit, stay flexible, learn to defend yourself, and have fun learning the traditional art of Karate there is no better place!

★★★★★ — Clint, Jun 2023

Our daughter has been enjoying about 1.5 years here. Sensei Mondry is fantastic and excellent even with small children. If anyone asks about martial arts, I always recommend checking out this dojo.

★★★★★ — Tommy, Mar 2025

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Your first Karate class at Southern Utah Wado Kai 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.

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 Southern Utah Wado Kai Karate

344 Sunland Dr Ste 6, St. George, UT84790

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