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Warhorse Karate • Jiu Jitsu
4.8 ★★★★★ 48 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Spokane, Washington
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 (ages 6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- 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 warhorsekaratejiujitsu.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 509-455-5425
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son Liam says, "He is kind, the dojo is always clean, and he gives rewards at the end of class if you behave.”
“To keep things exciting, the students also train with weapons like the bo staff and nunchucks, which keeps the atmosphere fun and engaging.”
“The students are taught and practice/gain great self defense skills and it has also been a way to build my older sons confidence in himself.”
Other martial arts here
“My young granddaughter is in the middle of her second year attending Warhorse Karate-Jiu jitsu classes and loves this program.”
“The students are taught and practice/gain great self defense skills and it has also been a way to build my older sons confidence in himself.”
What students say
“Our daughter is fully committed to earning her black belt, often reminding us, “A black belt is a white belt that did not give up.”
“They are very welcoming to new students and I definitely recommend this dojo.”
“They need to focus on form for push-ups and some of the other moves they have the kids doing as some of these kids can't even do a pushup at all.”
“Our son loves his dojo and instructor, and has learned many valuable lessons in karate and in life!”
“We love the blue stripe forms focused on character building; they add a layer of personal growth that complements the black stripes earned for technical skill.”
From the reviews
I have been a student for several years, and they have always done their absolute best to work with my schedule and financial commitment. The instructors have genuine heart behind what they teach. They will always give an excellent workout along with self defence skills.
Update 2 months in and my daughter is loving it more and more. Watching her skills improve is so amazing and the character building forms are amazing for child development! My daughter just started and is loving it there, she always asks if it's the day to go to do Karate!
Good energy, good leadership. Like what they stand for and how they teach the kids. Lots of children per class thou and so it makes it harder to give attention to kids that are super new with little muscle mass built up.
Both my sons love it. They look forward to days they goto the dojo. I enjoy that the expectations and values taught and upheld in class are the same as in our home. The students are taught and practice/gain great self defense skills and it has also been a way to build my older sons confidence in himself.
New to Karate? Start at Warhorse Karate • Jiu Jitsu
Warhorse Karate • 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.
Your first Karate class at Warhorse Karate • 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.
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