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WestWind Karate Kearns

4.9 ★★★★★ 88 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Taylorsville, Utah

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Website & schedule karatekearns.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 801-963-5425

Hours

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

🧒 Kids Karate 22 mentions

“My daughter has been going to West Wind Karate for 3 years, she has gone through the early and basic skills program and is starting the karate program.”

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🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“They offer skill levels from very early beginners all the way up.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Mu daughter has been here for 3 years and she has learned a lot, they are great at teaching karate in different ways to help people to learn self defense more fun!”

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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 WestWind Karate Kearns — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“Mu daughter has been here for 3 years and she has learned a lot, they are great at teaching karate in different ways to help people to learn self defense more fun!”

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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 88 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“They are some of the best instructors.”

friendly, respectful dojo 4 mentions

“I do recommend west Wind Karate to anyone who wants there family to learn karate.”

🧒 strong kids program 9 mentions

“Westwind Karate has been nothing short of amazing for our son. He loves coming in and learning all the skills twice a week.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 14 mentions

“I have also brought my students to West Wind for intro classes where I have seen them start to build confidence I hadn’t seen before.”

From the reviews

We love west wind karate, my son Zaid loves going here. He likes his teachers and has learn so much during his 1 year coming here. Thank you for everything you guys do for the kids.

★★★★★ — Miriam, Jul 2021

Mu daughter has been here for 3 years and she has learned a lot, they are great at teaching karate in different ways to help people to learn self defense more fun! This is a great school to start learning karate lessons at your own pace.

★★★★★ — Sjabbar, Apr 2026

Very caring and always make us feel welcome. I do recommend west Wind Karate to anyone who wants there family to learn karate.

★★★★★ — Jasmine, Jul 2022

West Wind Karate has been a great place for me and my family. My son started 2 years ago, shortly after he turned 3. They have great classes for children and adults alike. Both my wife and I joined during their Mothers Month in May.

★★★★★ — Trishelle, May 2024

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New to Karate? Start at WestWind Karate Kearns

WestWind Karate Kearns 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.

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Your first Karate class at WestWind Karate Kearns

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 WestWind Karate Kearns

3898 W 5535 S #8, Taylorsville, UT84129

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