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Spirit Led Goju Ryu and Kobudo Institute
5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Wilmington, Delaware
Part of Goju-Ryu Karate
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 ·
- Phone +1 302-507-9176
Hours
| Monday | 6–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6–10 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8 am–2 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Wilson demonstrates respect & discipline; with dedication he has formed a love & compassion for Guju & Kobudo.”
Other martial arts here
“It is good for self defense and fitness.”
What students say
“I highly recommend Spirit Led Goju Ryu & Kobudo Institute under his tutelage.”
“As you see your life take on a transformation you will become addictive to working out and disciplined in your training.”
From the reviews
My experience has been wonderful. It has given me discipline and foundation for the mind, body and soul. Sensei Wilson is an awesome teacher and has patience our of this world. The Godly man of God that he is, he instills in his students the spiritual as well as the physical of the mind, body and soul.
An amazing place to learn authentic goju karate. You will learn a lot, work hard, and feel great throughout.
Sensei E. Wilson demonstrates respect & discipline; with dedication he has formed a love & compassion for Guju & Kobudo. Having these qualities he holds his students to the highest standards and ethics of Guju. I highly recommend Spirit Led Goju Ryu & Kobudo Institute under his tutelage.
As a 50+ year young woman, I enrolled in this class. It is good for self defense and fitness. The instructor is very patient and an advocate for Christ. If you want good quality training, give Ernest Wilson a try.
Your first Karate class at Spirit Led Goju Ryu and Kobudo Institute
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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