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Texas Association of Shotokan Karate
4.7 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Plano, Texas
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
- 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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule planokarateschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (469) 222-3754
Hours
| Monday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 3:30–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The first time my daughter started she was very shy and had low self-esteem but today they have token her above and beyond now she is a world champion because of them.”
“The first time my daughter started she was very shy and had low self-esteem but today they have token her above and beyond now she is a world champion because of them.”
“He was their very first child student in the Little Samurai class, then the week after, there were a few more little ones.”
“I’ve been able to use this interest to help with projects in high school and to help determine my college plans.”
“This ranges from personal training sessions, to 5k runs, to gym memberships.”
“This is the place you go to to learn discipline, confidence, respect,focus,and self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“This is the place you go to to learn discipline, confidence, respect,focus,and self defense.”
What students say
“Seeing that truly motivated me to always be the best instructor I could and to keep trying to help students, and this dojo shares that mindset.”
“The first time my daughter started she was very shy and had low self-esteem but today they have token her above and beyond now she is a world champion because of them.”
“Sensei Lee and Sensei Maxine are incredible leaders and focus on techniques and family values equally which we truly appreciate.”
“Sensei Lee and Sensei Maxine are incredible leaders and focus on techniques and family values equally which we truly appreciate.”
“My son loves doing karate here!”
“I wanted a school that taught a more traditional style (as suggested by a friend) - but more importantly, I wanted to find a school that emphasized respect and boundaries.”
From the reviews
Not a daycare!!!! The instructors are excellent with kids of all ages. They teach with old school values: Honor, Respect, Discipline, Confidence. Renshi Lee and Sensei Matt sees the potential of every student that attends class, this ranges of all age groups.
I agree with sonny, first of all we need to know the difference between a daycare and martial arts.This is the place you go to to learn discipline, confidence, respect,focus,and self defense.Renshi Lee,and Sensei Matt are the best instructors we have in Plano area.
My son loves doing karate here! Lee and Matt are such great teachers and really know how to keep the kids focused. They take their training very seriously but also have a great time with the kids so that they don't feel like it is all work.
I had a gym membership for years. My attendance became sporadic as it became a boring routine. Also I wasn't getting a full body workout even with all my good intentions and trying. After joining the Karate classes I didn't find a need to continue my gym membership.
New to Karate? Start at Texas Association of Shotokan Karate
Texas Association of Shotokan Karate 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.
Your first Karate class at Texas Association of 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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