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The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Federal Way, Washington
Part of Kenpo / Kempo 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
- 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 (ages 2–12) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule martialartswa.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (253) 941-8822
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–9 PM |
| Thursday | 1–9 PM |
| Friday | 1–9 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son was anxious for his first day but the instructors were very understanding and once he got started he was so excited and he can’t wait to go back!”
“They love it so much and are learning lifelong skills in not just self defense but also confidence and respect/ discipline etc.”
“Me and my wife are in the adult class and we're learning a lot.”
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“They love it so much and are learning lifelong skills in not just self defense but also confidence and respect/ discipline etc.”
What students say
“Great Masters are managing this Academy, my son loves his classes and I am glad to sign him up here!”
“After his first class he was so excited to go to the next class, he's sisters also started classes after him!”
“This place has amazing energy, and the staff is so friendly and kind.”
“Great Masters are managing this Academy, my son loves his classes and I am glad to sign him up here!”
“I can't imagine how the children growing up in our new World reality will handle life without learning so much of what they are given the knowledge of through Academy of Kempo.”
“Academy of Kemp truely cares about every student and how they function outside of the Academy how their doing in school, home and are helping them respect themselfs & others.”
From the reviews
One of the Top Academy for Karate I've experienced. My Grandson started here at age 5 and now age 6.5 has gone from White Belt to Yellow Belt to Orange, and last night received his Purple Belt. He is learning LIFE SKILLS that will help him throughout his life time.
Not just a school a family. Our kids now 9 and 15 have been attending the school for just over a year. The changes we have seen in them have been incredible. Just the boost in their self confidence alone has been amazing.
This is an amazing place. I took my son who is autistic to try out and he loved it. After his first class he was so excited to go to the next class, he's sisters also started classes after him!! This place has amazing energy, and the staff is so friendly and kind.
Sending my sons to this karate school has been the best decision I have made for my kids in a long time. They love it so much and are learning lifelong skills in not just self defense but also confidence and respect/ discipline etc. The teachers are wonderful and they work with you where needed and truly care.
New to Karate? Start at The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts 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 The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
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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