On the telephone be forewarned of asking simple, direct, factual questions of owner/sensei Day…read moreabout his dojo and school methods because you may receive as best as can be described it as short and "cold shoulder" responses without elaboration. He may well be a warmer personally face-to-face.

Sensei Day openly teased my child in front of all his peers after being admitted to the hospital…read moreand missing a second tournament. He won two gold medals at the tournament the month before, to give an example of what an exemplary student he is. This apparently took place because he was "not there to uphold his title of grand champion, but appeared to perfectl|y healthy" (direct quote, confirmed by the other students and staff! Direct HIPPA violation.) My son and myself both qualify under the definition of "invisible disability" (severe life long breathing problems, so they do not necessarily show outwardly on a daily basis). If your child has a chronic health condition, DO NOT SHARE THIS INFORMATION WITH THE SENSEIS, simply give the most vague notice of absence possible. Not only will they not take it seriously, they will use it as ammunition to try and shame them for not being present, even with discharge paperwork forwarded to the school they coordinate with and pick up from for their after school program; confirming his admitting Doctor from Children's Hospital, primary care physician, AND school nurse all agreeing he needed to remain home for the week after release (he was hospitalized for the same symptoms not even a week and a half before this incident, to highlight the severity of his health condition).l emailed asking to speak to him after class after the incident, and he's stayed in his office with the door shut. I asked to speak to the other sensei on staff, and she told me to email him (which I've already done extensively). He has been an active member for multiple years now, and it says "health and education center" on the website and on the side of the vans! To see him disregard basic health and this standard of care was shocking to experience. On top of that, I've been trying to get tuition help from their non profit the Kata Fund for MONTHS! You attempt reaching out on the website, you get nothing. He keeps claiming he's sent emails with details, to the point where I had to send screenshots to show him what I had and had not received. They finally provided a single piece of paper in an envelope delivered indirectly by the other staff members, with no further instruction after MONTHS of attempting to work with him on the issue. My son openly admits to being actively afraid of sensei, and that he doesn't trust him to take his health condition seriously. The employees and community however are truly genuine, lovely individuals. We will not continue with our membership moving forward due to this behavior on his part.

I started here in September of 2011. Everyone has been so patient and kind, positively encouraging…read moreme every step of the way. They truly are interested in seeing you succeed and learn. World class instruction. Classes for all from first timers to serious blacks belts.

I have a great admiration for this Dojo. I was a student around 4 or 5 years back and I must say,…read moreSensei Minakami SHIHAN is amazing. He is disciplined, strategic and very focused and sincere in his teachings. This is not a school that is there for a fad or just skimming over karate, Sensei really cares about his students and is deeply devoted to Karate. I was a blue belt, woman, but he did not differentiate between me or the brown or black belts. We were taught with the same diligence and respect. I remember I was even made to spar with brown/blue belts which increased my focus and confidence. Also, there were exercises at the end of class and all of us, were made to do those together. If I ever get back into Karate I will go back to this dojo. I wish more people could discern the difference between a mediocre teacher and a really sincere and devoted teacher like Sensei Minakami. Like others have said, they are not here to collect money but really are interested and sincere about imparting a good teaching in Karate. It is definitely worth going there and getting at least one lesson because that will give you a good idea of what this dojo is all about. I must also compare this dojo to the one I went to in Bothell which was horrible. Why? Because the Sensei (teacher) himself was very arrogant and harsh, even with kids. He was very brusque and you could tell that if you pushed him a bit he could get violent. I am glad I have experienced the previous dojo because that really put me off and I could appreciate Minakami even more. Especially as a woman, if you feel you intimidated, this is one dojo where you will be respected and not considered to be too "weak" for other tough exercises or katas. Sensei's daughter is also a black belt I believe so he has first hand experience with mentoring women.

Posting on behalf of my wife and son We love the passion,…read moreskill and dedication that Shihan and Sensei bring to class everyday. Students greatly benefit in this environment where karate is the primary focus along with respect, discipline etc. Other places make you sign contracts etc...Not this one. In fact they even offered us trial classes to evaluate fit and get a feel of the environment. We have been going since 2017 and highly recommend Eastside Kyokushin.

I've been training with Eastside Kyokushin since early 2007 - that being said, my perspective is of…read morea long-term student. This dojo has come a long way from training in a park, out of a house, renting space from an Aikido dojo to having our own dedicated dojo space. I've researched cross-training and I've come to realize it's incredibly rare to find a place to train that isn't commercialized and profit driven. Eastside Kyokushin is a registered non-profit - there are no contracts, hidden fees or strings attached. The monthly dues are incredibly low ($50/mo.) You show up, sign a standard waiver, train hard and learn something new. Training is largely made up of challenging cardio workouts, basics, kata, self-defense and sparring. One notable difference from us vs. most other karate dojos you'll find is; we are full contact and primarily don't use pads. This is a deal breaker for some, but you need to be okay with not only hitting/kicking an opponent but being hit/kicked in return. We train for practicality and we adapt based on your experience, so if you have no experience you'll start with the basics. The bottom line is whether you're looking to get into better shape, learn self-defense, how to be a fighter or just to expand your current skillset you can't go wrong with Eastside Kyokushin.

This Dojo is legit! We spent a lot of time (and $$$) on franchiZe type McDojos and SO happy we…read morefinally met Senpai John, and then Senpai Beth, Senpai Kris, and then Sensei Cathy. They have great energy + warm and welcoming group of students.

I've been training at WWSKG for years now. The instructors are seriously skilled, with decades of…read moretraining behind them. They bring all that experience to every session. It's a solid place to train and develop yourself.

The only reason this gets one star is because you aren't allowed to post it with no stars. PARENTS…read moreBE AWARE - once you are, you will not enroll your children in this dojo (previously Goju Karate Center, same location). This was a big part of my daughter's life for eight years - she began here when she was ten. Once she turned eighteen, she was approached by her Sensei and mentor for nearly half her life, in a way that turned everything she had learned at the dojo and trusted for eight years completely around. She learned that other members were also approached by this Sensei in the same vile way. If this dojo is a consideration for your children, conduct due diligence before enrolling them - this is the smartest and best thing you can do for your child and you will be thankful you did. If your child is currently enrolled, please become aware and reevaluate your choice; you don't want your child to suffer the way my daughter and other students have. Behavior such as this does not change. Even if the girls are not approached until they are older, this is the mindset of the Sensei that is working with them, hands-on, year after year, until his he decides to turn their world upside down.

This is the most amazing Dojo we could have found for our son. I have seen amazing changes from…read morehim. They teach alot of focus before fighting. They are amazing with the younger kids. Sensei Jesse is an amazing person. My son loves it hear. I would recommend it to everyone for a family friendly dojo. 10 stars if I could .

love this place, my child has been going there for over 3 years now, the Sensei is great, really…read morefriendly and professional. We like the schedule because there's about 3 classes per day during the week so its nice for parents who work that take thier kids there or Adults that want to learn karate but can't go to the earlier class. I would highly recommend this karate establishment.

My son has been attending this dojo for about 5 months now and is doing very well. They have a…read moregreat Kinder Karate program which flows into their regular classes. The teachers all seem to have a great attitude and are dedicated.

This has been a great dojo for our kid - Sensei Eric is amazing with the kids…read more Definitely recommend.

We've been training for about a year now and have nothing but great things to say about Karate…read moreWest. Staff is amazing, scheduling is easy with multiple classes and the ability to switch between class times if needed to accommodate life's challenges. Recommend this to anyone who asks

We love Zen Dragon!!!! Our son has been coming since he was 3 (now 7) and now our daughter (3) has…read morejust started!! We love the focus on foundation, community and building strong minds and bodies!! The Sensis' are great, especially with children who are young and starting out (and maybe need a bit more attention and direction!) and we love the fun events like Ninja night where they can bring friends!

Master Jennifer's dojo is a treasure of the PNW. Her team is incredible, each bringing their own…read moreaspects to the martial arts journey that leads to a well rounded experience and education. Sensei Amanda is so welcoming and great at teaching forms, Sensei Raven is incredible at helping students embrace a growth mindset and Sensei Taye has a breadth of knowledge he can easily break down into digestible terms. Master Jennifer fosters inspiration in her students in their techniques and exploration of philosophy that is applicable inside and outside of the dojo. Students here are friendly and welcoming, and losing ~40 pounds in 6 months through the exercise doesn't hurt either. If you're curious, try out a class. You won't regret it!