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Valley Karate School

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lewiston, Idaho

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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Hours

Monday 3–8:30 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 3–8:30 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 4:45–6 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Valley Karate School, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 3 mentions

“Sensei Steven is a wonderful instructor to our kids.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“He teaches his students confidence and self defense in a safe supportive environment.”

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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 Valley Karate School — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“He teaches his students confidence and self defense in a safe supportive environment.”

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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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Sensei Steven is a wonderful instructor to our kids. He is patient and very understanding.”

From the reviews

Fantastic! Hes so great with the kids. He teaches being honest, obeying parents n those in authority and not to show off your karate....not to be a bully n how to respond to one. Hes excellent!

★★★★★ — Patty, Jun 2021

Sensei Steven is a wonderful instructor to our kids. He is patient and very understanding. He teaches his students confidence and self defense in a safe supportive environment.

★★★★★ — Kori, Feb 2021

My kids have been coming here for five years. I have been impressed with Sensei Steven and the dojo the entire time.

★★★★★ — Emily, Aug 2024

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Your first Karate class at Valley Karate School

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 Valley Karate School

613 Bryden Ave Ste a, Lewiston, ID83501

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