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US SHIDOKAN
4.6 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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- Website & schedule usshidokan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 224-347-7120
Hours
| Monday | 5:15–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:15–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:15–8 pm |
| Thursday | 5:15–8 pm |
| Friday | 6–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and I started together when he was 6 years old and earned his black belt at 14.”
Other martial arts here
“Amazing place to train, learn good all around kickboxing and karate strikes, and mma.”
“Amazing place to train, learn good all around kickboxing and karate strikes, and mma.”
What students say
“All my family and friends were stunned because I was the least likely person to do exercise or play sports, let alone martial arts.”
“Very intense workout combined with competitive students in a great environment.”
“Training at the Matsumoto's Dojo has significantly benefited my son's confidence, fitness, focus, and athletic ability.”
From the reviews
Several years ago in my mid 40s, wanting to start something new, I was looking for a jazz piano lesson, but somehow ended up joining U.S. Matsumoto Shidokan Karate instead. All my family and friends were stunned because I was the least likely person to do exercise or play sports, let alone martial arts.
Great place for training. Everyone is very friendly and I learn a lot when I actually have time to go to class! Would definitely recommend - be prepared to work HARD.
Shihan Matsumoto and Sensei Etsuko emphasize family and family values at their dojo. Karate is less about learning how to fight, rather it's about self discipline, hard work and showing respect to others. It's a sport that transcends it's martial roots.
My son has been training here for over 3 years. Training at the Matsumoto's Dojo has significantly benefited my son's confidence, fitness, focus, and athletic ability.
Your first Karate class at US SHIDOKAN
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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