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Yakima Valley Karate
5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Yakima, Washington
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule yakimavalleykarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (509) 225-9881
Hours
| Monday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending class for 6 months and has improved not only his Karate skills, but also listening, patience, and encouraging of others.”
“Karate is teaching her discipline, self-defense, hard work and respect.”
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“Karate is teaching her discipline, self-defense, hard work and respect.”
What students say
“We love sensei Jake. He’s a great teacher.”
“Yakima Valley Karate has truly been an amazing experience for our family.”
“My son has been training here for almost two years, and we’ve seen so much progress, not just in his skills, but in his confidence and discipline.”
From the reviews
Yakima valley karate is one of the best choices I've made for my son's education. I couldn't ask for better teachers of martial arts than Jake Cowan and Becca Crabtree. I've watched them interact with my boys and the other students over the last 2 years. I couldn't be more pleased.
If I could give more stars, I would! This dojo is on a whole different level. The instructors aren’t just great—they’re exceptional. Jake and Becca have been teaching my kids for almost two years, and their dedication shows in every single class.
My son has been attending class for 6 months and has improved not only his Karate skills, but also listening, patience, and encouraging of others. I've really appreciated the owners help navigating getting him started as this is his first sport he's signed up for. He has always looked forward to class.
Both me and my son both attend valley karate school. I absolutely love them. Sensei Jake and Becca are incredibly kind are sweet. They are great with all types of kids. They have a great knowledge of martial arts and are great at building enthusiasm for the art.
Your first Karate class at Yakima Valley 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.
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