Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
About
Goshin Karate & Judo Academy offers a comprehensive martial arts experience in Phoenix, AZ, with training in karate, judo, and MMA. The academy is led by Mr. Boggs, who runs a solid, sequential program that is fully vetted and adapts to each student's level while pushing them toward learning. Class sizes are typically small, and the daily schedule rotates to ensure students encounter new material each session, creating a dynamic and engaging training environment. The academy also provides specialized offerings such as women's self-defense classes, which are described as informative and hands-on, equipping participants with practical skills for personal and family safety.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members praise the family-like atmosphere where classes are taught with love and respect, creating a safe and welcoming space for all ages. They highlight Mr. Boggs' effective coaching style, which is firm yet supportive, helping students learn at their own pace while pushing them to improve. Reviewers appreciate the small class sizes, rotating schedules for varied training, and the practical skills gained from specialized classes like women's self-defense. Long-term students note increased confidence and personal growth, with many describing the dojo as a second home where they have progressed from students to instructors.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Andy L
8 years ago
The Goshin environment is that of family. Every class is taught with love and respect. The staff meet each student at their level while pushing them toward learning. Mr. Boggs runs a solid program that is clearly sequential and fully vetted. I recommend this school for any family looking to strengthen positive traits in their children.
Cidney Yes you
2 years ago
Goshin karate is a great place to do karate in Arizona, I say this because I obviously go there. The people there are really nice (students and teachers included) and karate genuinely became a safe space for me because everyone there is so welcoming. Our sensei can be a bit harsh but honestly what do you expect? If he wasn’t all these kids would be crawling up the walls. Oh and back to the safe space thing, it’s like they took all the good kids from school and put them in one place.
Sophia Weis
2 months ago
A 3 hour women’s self-defense class sounded daunting at first. However, I’m so happy we went. It was very informative and hands on. I definitely feel like I can use these skills if needed, if not for myself but for my family and children. Thanks again!
Stephen
3 years ago
A great martial arts school, Mr. Boggs works with the students to help them learn. Class sizes are usually small. The daily schedule rotates so you are learning doing new material every time you come.
Becca S
3 years ago
I have been a full time student with Mr. Boggs since I was 9 years old and I am soon to be 18 in the coming months. My longevity at this dojo truly shows my intention to not leave anytime soon. As I spend more time with Mr. Boggs, fellow students, as well as instructors over the years, I find myself feeling at home in the dojo. As I progressed through the ranks and grew up, Mr Boggs assigned me as an assistant instructor during the 2020 pandemic. Those few months we were closed, Mr Boggs and our team continued to teach the upcoming generation of black belts through Zoom and Youtube videos. I continue to teach as an Instructor to this day to full classes of intellectual students who are eager to learn. These students are not only taught martial arts and self defense, but respect for their elders, peers, as well as many other very important life lessons. If you had told 9 year old Becca that she would be a black belt and an instructor at the dojo she once dreamed to go to, she wouldn’t believe you. Mr Boggs not only helped me feel mass amounts of confidence in my self defense skills, but helped enhance the confidence in my own self as a young women. Mr Boggs has truly changed how I present myself and he will continue to do so as the 30 year old dojo continues to prosper.
Contact
6245 E Bell Rd # 120, Scottsdale, AZ 85254, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed