Arizona JKA
About
Arizona JKA offers training in both mixed martial arts and traditional karate, specifically the Shoto Kan school. The gym provides professional instruction from experienced senseis who work closely with each student to achieve their best possible outcomes. Members consistently describe the coaching as both inspiring and effective, helping them maintain long-term commitment to their martial arts practice. The facility welcomes practitioners of all ages, from young children to older adults, with members in their 80s still actively training.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the professional and friendly senseis who work closely with students to achieve their best outcomes. Many reviewers have trained at the dojo for decades, with some mentioning 24, 54, or even over 50 years of practice, highlighting the gym's ability to inspire long-term commitment. Specific compliments focus on the family-like atmosphere, the effectiveness of the training for all ages from children to older adults, and the authentic traditional karate instruction of the Shoto Kan school. No concerns or complaints are mentioned in the reviews.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Francisco Ahumada
7 years ago
I practice in this dojo with professional and friendly senseis, they work with you to get the best possible outcome and inspire you to keep this activity permanently. I have been practicing since 1973 and think keep doing it until my body let me. I strongly recommend this dojo for a true learning of traditional karate - Shoto Kan school. Oss
Brian Lipton
7 years ago
I have trained here for over 24 years...the training has been outstanding. It has kept me focused and has helped define me.
Art Weiner
3 months ago
Been training here over 54 years. (Guess they're doing something right!) Great for little kids as well as older adults training. (I'm almost 82!!!)
Onray Henricus
6 years ago
I have been with the dojo for 2 1/2 years now, and the experience has been amazing. Great Senseis, and everyone in the dojo is super friendly. It's like a family to me now.
Trinity Obregon
7 years ago
Awesome people- Awesome place!
scheduleHours
Monday: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Friday: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Sunday: Closed