Colorado Karate Club
About
Colorado Karate Club offers training in both MMA and karate disciplines, led by a team of experienced black belt instructors including Head Instructor Kyra Arnold, Trevor Card, Axel Peña, and founder Willy Strohmeier, a former national team member. The coaching approach is described as professional yet fun, with instructors who show sincere interest in each student's development. The environment is positive and welcoming, focusing not only on martial arts skills but also on building discipline, listening skills, and respectful actions in daily life.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise the instructors as kind, fun, firm, and humorous professionals who show genuine care for students. Reviewers highlight how the training has helped children improve focus, discipline, listening skills, and even academic performance while reducing behavioral issues. Specific instructors like Sensei Kyra receive frequent mention for their motivational teaching style and strong student relationships. Parents appreciate the positive environment that extends beyond martial arts to develop life skills and morals, with many calling it the best karate school their children have attended.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Carla Tresco
5 months ago
ONE OF THE BEST DECISIONS WE MADE !!! Our daughter is about to be 5 and, she prefers karate class over ice cream 🤣😅. Her instructors are the ABSOLUTE BEST. it's a very positive environment.
Marcy Alatalo
10 months ago
Great experience with my 4.5 year old. The instructors were very professional, smart, and helped my kid (and all kids in the class) focus and learn the basics. It’s a good experience for younger kids to learn discipline and listening skills. I’d recommend it for young ones to learn, have fun, wear out, and learn new skills.
giovanna giner
a month ago
I highly recommend Colorado Karate Club. The Sensei are kind, fun, firm and humorous they are wonderful people who truly love what they do. I am extremely thankful for what they have done for my son. They want the best for their students and it goes beyond the dojo.
Matt Harris
a year ago
We absolutely love Colorado Karate Club, their owner and all their instructors. They are very professional, fun and show a sincere interest in our son. We had tried other martial arts schools for our young son but Colorado Karate Club in Westminster has been the most personable with students and parents. They are invested in the betterment not just of Karate skills but in each students morals, life goals and focus on respectful actions in their personal lives. In the last year, our son has increased his grades, decreased his anger and become more responsible in all aspects of his life. I can absolutely attribute these in no small part, to this school and its lessons. Please consider bringing your kids or adults to this school and meet the staff and parents.
Kateri Cordova
a year ago
This is one of the best karate school my son has attended. He’s come along way in the last three years. He listens well at home and he listens very well at school one of their top students. Sensi Kyra is an amazing teacher, she always gives a motivation to keep it going and continue to do a great job no matter how many obstacles they might encounter. She develops a great relationship with the students and I appreciate her teaching ethic towards my child. I recommend this school 100%.
Contact
2955 W 80th Ave, Westminster, CO 80221, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 4:30 – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 6:30 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
groupCoaches & Instructors
Kyra Arnold
Head Instructor & Program Director
3rd Degree Black Belt
Head Instructor at Westminster location. Started training in 2008, began teaching at 4th kyu. Leads Pre-Karate, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced programs.
Trevor Card
Instructor
2nd Degree Black Belt
Homegrown talent, started as a Pre-Karate student in 2012. Specializes in inspiring students in kata and kumite, focusing on personal development.
Axel Peña
Instructor
1st Degree Black Belt
Started from white belt in 2013. Specializes in foundational training, helping new students develop Shotokan discipline and focus.
Willy Strohmeier
Founder & Head Instructor
Black Belt, Former U.S. & Peruvian National Team Member
Founded Colorado Karate Club in 2005. Gold/Silver medalist in South American & Pan-American Championships. Represented Peru and later the U.S. National Team.