Kanzen Karate Do
About
Kanzen Karate Do offers both MMA and traditional karate training in Birmingham, AL, led by a team of experienced instructors including Sensei Larry Sandlin and Sensei Richard Lovell, both Renshi and 5th Dan Black Belts. The coaching staff, which also includes several Senpai assistant instructors, focuses on creating an inclusive, judgment-free environment where students of all ages can learn effectively. Classes are designed to be fun and calming while promoting physical fitness and mental discipline, with programs like Little Dragons specifically tailored for younger participants.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the inclusive, judgment-free environment where students of all ages feel comfortable learning. They highlight the patient and caring instruction from Sensei Larry, Senpai Kami, Senpai Mary, and other coaches who ensure students understand every move. Reviewers note that classes are fun and calming while effectively teaching physical and mental discipline. Many families have joined together after seeing positive results, describing the gym as a great community space that goes beyond typical martial arts training.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Fossil Photography
6 months ago
I cannot say enough good things about Kanzen Karate. My daughter is shy and this kind of activity would normally be out of her comfort zone. Sensei Larry does an amazing job of creating an inclusive, judgement free zone. She is learning from other students of all ages. The classes are fun, calming, and such a wonderful way for my child to get in some creative movement multiple times a week. We also had two foster daughters that were in the class while they were living with us and the instructors were great with them as well. It is a great community space for all ages!
Scott Guthrie
5 years ago
Kanzene Karate Do-- Sensei Larry, Senpai Kami, Senpai Mary, and everyone that teaches makes it more than just putting your child/or yourself into a karate class. They all truly care and work hard to make sure your child or yourself understand every move they're learning! We've been so blessed by the leadership and caring attention here!
Kenneth Smith
9 years ago
They have helped my son learn a lot, great activity. The instructors know how to teach and handle the students expertly.
Ann F
9 years ago
I wanted to get my son involved in something that would help his physical and mental discipline and Kanzen Karate Do has been great! He's been in Little Dragons for about a year now and loves it. Sensei Larry is very patient with the kids and motivates them to try their hardest. Osu!
Jason Parsons
9 years ago
My son started training earlier this year and after watching him train the whole family started to train there. The instructors are great at teaching young kids but also older adults, like myself. There is no other place id want to learn karate from in the area.
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:30 – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Larry Sandlin
Sensei / Head Instructor
Renshi, Godan 5th Dan Black Belt
Founder of Kanzen Karate Do. 20+ years of training under Shihan David Pope. Passionate about passing on traditional Japanese Karate Do.
Alex Tran
Senpai / Assistant Instructor
Assistant instructor at Kanzen Karate Do.
Kami Sandlin
Senpai / Assistant Instructor
Assistant instructor at Kanzen Karate Do.
Richard Lovell
Sensei / Instructor
Renshi, Godan 5th Dan Black Belt
Instructor at Kanzen Karate Do. 20+ years of training under Shihan David Pope of the Hirano Ha Karate Do Association.
Tommy Tran
Senpai / Assistant Instructor
Assistant instructor at Kanzen Karate Do.
Mary Reeves
Senpai / Assistant Instructor
Assistant instructor at Kanzen Karate Do.