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Ten Tigers Martial Arts - Karate - Kung Fu - Jiu Jitsu

5 ★★★★★ 63 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Las Vegas, Nevada

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team

Shaolin Kempo Karate studio offering group classes and private training.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule tentigerslv.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (702) 208-4510

Hours

Monday 4–6:30 PM
Tuesday 3:30–8 PM
Wednesday 3–8 PM
Thursday 8:30–10:30 AM, 3:30–8 PM
Friday 2:30–7 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 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 Ten Tigers Martial Arts - Karate - Kung Fu - Jiu Jitsu, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 30 mentions

“My son enjoy being there, learning manners, Learning about himself, learning to defend on himself and to know when to use the tools he’s getting!”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“He is consistently patient and considerate with every single student, whether they're a beginner or more experienced.”

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Teens

“The teens class is super fun and a good workout!”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Between classes and private lessons; we have done other fun activities as a group such as movie nights, game nights, potlucks, picnics, and outings to other places!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“He teaches the exercise and the self defense purpose, trains skills with purpose, and maintaining the kindness that comes from strength and force.”

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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 Ten Tigers Martial Arts - Karate - Kung Fu - Jiu Jitsu — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“I know an mma fighter who trained here as well.”

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🐉 Kung Fu

“They have many options from Kempo: Kung fu, jujitsu, karate, and others.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“He teaches the exercise and the self defense purpose, trains skills with purpose, and maintaining the kindness that comes from strength and force.”

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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 63 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 7 mentions

“A huge part of this positive experience is Sensei Jenkins. He is consistently patient and considerate with every single student, whether they're a beginner or more experienced.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“He is consistently patient and considerate with every single student, whether they're a beginner or more experienced.”

friendly, respectful dojo 14 mentions

“Both my children and nephews attended Ten Tiger, and I often recommend the program to my clients, friends and family.”

traditional style & affiliation 3 mentions

“My husband and son joined a few months ago and I have enjoyed watching them advance in learning Kenpo.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 20 mentions

“When my son was having some behavioral challenges, I talked with Sensei Jenkins, and he immediately partnered with me to help reinforce discipline, respect, and accountability.”

From the reviews

Kellan is a great instructor with kids and adults. My son and I have been learning from Kellan for almost two years. He is patient and wants each of his students to learn and advance with each belt category. Thank you for teaching us your craft.

★★★★★ — Juan, May 2024

Ten Tigers Martial Arts has become our extended family. My husband and son joined a few months ago and I have enjoyed watching them advance in learning Kenpo. When you walk into the dojo you can feel the positive energy that fills the air. Sensei is very patient with his students.

★★★★★ — Samantha, May 2025

Kellan is uniquely talented in providing a safe martial arts program for children and self defense classes for women. Kellan teaches self esteem, self confidence, and self control. He brings a playful environment for kids and families.

★★★★★ — Lorraine, Aug 2023

As a parent, I can’t say enough good things about Ten Tigers Martial Arts and Sensei Jenkins! My son has been attending Ten Tigers, and it has been such a positive experience for our family. The kids absolutely love him (around here he’s known as “The Greeeaaat Sensei Jenkins!

★★★★★ — Kayla, Jun 2026

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New to Karate? Start at Ten Tigers Martial Arts - Karate - Kung Fu - Jiu Jitsu

Ten Tigers Martial Arts - Karate - Kung Fu - Jiu Jitsu comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Ten Tigers Martial Arts - Karate - Kung Fu - Jiu Jitsu

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 Ten Tigers Martial Arts - Karate - Kung Fu - Jiu Jitsu

9484 W Lake Mead Blvd #4, Las Vegas, NV89134

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