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West Texas Karate

4.8 ★★★★★ 34 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lubbock, Texas

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–18) — 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
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  • Website & schedule westtexaskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (806) 370-0889

Hours

Monday 12–8 PM
Tuesday 12–8 PM
Wednesday 12–8 PM
Thursday 12–8 PM
Friday 12–8 PM
Saturday 9:15 AM–2:30 PM
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 West Texas Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 10 mentions

“Initially started with my son then myself joined to get more time with my son and it worked great and I truly loved practicing Karate over there.”

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🐉 Little Dragons 2 mentions

“My son started as a Little Dragon (age 4-6) and is now in the regular karate class.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo) 2 mentions

“In addition to martial arts and weapons training, there is a leadership curriculum that will far surpass anything else other martial arts schools have to offer.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“WTK was an amazing experience and an amazing way to learn self defense for all ages.”

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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 West Texas Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“WTK was an amazing experience and an amazing way to learn self defense for all ages.”

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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 34 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“Great school with knowledgeable leadership, ready to train beginners to experienced practitioners alike.”

friendly, respectful dojo 17 mentions

“My husband and I joined 2 years ago when they started up family classes, so we could train together as a family.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Initially started with my son then myself joined to get more time with my son and it worked great and I truly loved practicing Karate over there.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 10 mentions

“Not only is this a wonderful, family-oriented school, but they emphasize respect, diligence, integrity, concentration, discipline, focus, self improvement, and leadership.”

From the reviews

It is impossible to put into words how this studio has been life-changing for my family and I. While my son and I are the only ones who train but my entire family is seeing the benefits. I’ve wanted to learn karate for most of my life, but the time was right for me to start at 40.

★★★★★ — Ross, Jul 2025

Not sure about those negative reviews. Sounds more personal rather than professional. My girls started West Texas Karate (WTK) 4 years ago, at the ages of 3.5 and 5. My husband and I joined 2 years ago when they started up family classes, so we could train together as a family.

★★★★★ — Grace, Aug 2016

We have been with WTK for almost 4 years now, and couldn't be happier. My son started as a Little Dragon (age 4-6) and is now in the regular karate class. My husband and I are now both members, and our youngest is in Little Dragons.

★★★★★ — Jesse, May 2022

West Texas Karate has been my home away from home for 5 years now, and I have loved every minute of it! The instructors are always encouraging and everyone there has become like family to me.

★★★★★ — Alexandra, Apr 2017

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Your first Karate class at West Texas 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.

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 West Texas Karate

4601 S Loop 289 #10, Lubbock, TX79424

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