Arriving in Bellevue WA, I tried to find a Dojo where I can enjoy my passion Karate Shotokan, with…read morea small search in google and localization I find myself in the Dojo WSA. One of my proudest moments in life was when I joined the Washington Shotokan Association Dojo. The dojo is a delightful spotless and clean, dedicated facility with a floating wood floor and large changing rooms with showers. It's a great place to learn traditional Japanese karate and grow as a person with smart, gracious, and learned educators. they are profoundly dedicated to their students. You can enjoy adult and youth programs. Whether you are looking for a good workout that will teach you self-defense or want an activity for the kids that will teach them discipline and respect while keeping them physically active, WSA dojo is the perfect choice. I had the opportunity to attend different classes with different instructors. At anytime I was very happy to learn to practice differently, something is important to have the passion, and need to learn with love, feeling and respect, you'll never regret. I'm thankful to every one of the educators, senseis, sempais, and understudies I had the delight of meeting in every one of the classes I joined in. All those memories stay alive forever. I continue training nonstop, keeping in my mind and in practice the principles of the repeated Dojo Kun: * Seek perfection of character * Be Faithful * Endeavor * Respect others * Refrain from violent behavior Oss! I hope return to train with you, with my family WSA, soon. With warmest regards, Miloud B.

Sensei Dulce is a tremendous man and teacher. I was one of the original black belts when the dojo…read morewas opened and am honored to have been one of his students. Some of the best times of my youth were with the people, training, and friendships at the dojo. I am so blessed to have shared time with Sensei and my fellow students. Thank you to Andre and Washington Shotokan. Excellent organization.

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.

Sensei Jim and Sensei Jeremy are incredible teachers. I highly recommend this for anyone looking…read moreto learn Karate, especially kids

They are the best in Redmond! My son loves to go there and looks forward to his classes!read more

This dojo has very experienced Sensei's. I've worked mostly with Sensei Gonzalez, Sensei Andy,…read moreSensei Middendorff and Sensei Scot. They have soo much experience and patience with anyone who wants to learn self defense. I have had to use some of these techniques in my work place and I can say for a fact that they know what they are teaching. Also they are all very welcoming and friendly!!! Definitely worth to try it at the least! You won't regret it!!!

Excellent martial arts dojo with true, real and practical applied techniques!…read moreSensei Yamamoto is first and foremost an integral and genuine human being with great morals and principles. He's got decades of practice and teaching experience. I recommend NMWA to any families looking for a team and family experience!

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.

They have the best half guard tuesdays sessions ever! Great…read morefriendly environment and wonderful professor that teaches kids and adult classes.

Our 5-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter love this Jiu-Jitsu place! It's very clean, coaching is…read moreexcellent, and they make it so much fun. Highly recommend

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

West Family Martial Arts was a perfect fit for our needs this summer. My 9 year old grandson was…read morevisiting for 10 weeks and he wanted to continue with his martial arts training. Master West responded immediately with a potential plan. We had an evaluation scheduled for the day after his arrival, attended a few trial classes, and he was attending an appropriate skill level class twice a week. The class schedule had some flexibility to allow for his other planned activities. Master West provides the individual attention and assistance to each participant, and he helped my grandson bridge the small knowledge gaps. The program includes building self confidence and respect for others which was exhibited by the support and inclusivity of the other students. We'll be back next summer, for sure.

This is our family's first martial arts experience, and my 6yr old and 8yr old are loving it!…read moreMaster West and Master Vincent really meet each kid at their level, which is extra impressive because they manage kids at different belt levels within one class. My kids also clearly find the belt and stripe system very motivating, and are excited to take on new challenges to keep making progress. Before starting, I was admittedly nervous about the time commitment (2 classes/wk) and whether my kids would fit in. But we're a month in to classes, and they are more and more enthusiastic each time they go!

Over the last 3 years I've watched my Daughter, grow and become and overcome through many different…read morechallenges both on and off the mats. Through the expertise of the leaders and staff she has gained confidence and high self esteem along with essential life skills and tools to navigate the world far beyond martial arts. It's a pleasure watching her advance and it's going to be awesome to see her earn her black belt.

Highly recommend this place, if your kid is interested in martial arts while having fun and making…read morefriends. My kid has been part of this place for 3+ years now. It has helped with self-esteem, discipline, and fitness. It is a family-owned business, and it feels like you're part of it.

Amazing kids classes for building confidence, learning martial arts, increasing strength and…read moreagility, and learning discipline. From the free trial class it is clear that this is not your run-of-the-mill children's class. After trying and being disappointed by several other karate classes, I'm so happy to have found this Kung Fu academy for my son.

Master Gao trained in Shaolin Temple for many years, and has a wide knowledge of different…read moretraditional Shaolin forms, Tai chi, Chinese boxing and many types of weapons. He is very approachable, very patient with little kids and students of various levels. He emphasizes on fine details of his students when they are practicing their forms, so that the students can build a strong foundation. Although he is very experienced and knowledgeable, he is also very humble. My son has been training in this school (previously called Chi Life Studio) since he was 4, and I can see how he has grown and developed all these years. I strongly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn authentic Shaolin Kung Fu from a highly capable Master.