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Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Judo dojo in Scottsdale, Arizona
Martial arts academy offering karate classes for adults & kids, plus kickboxing, judo & more.
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth judo classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's judo classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule goshinkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 480-951-2236
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It seems to me that this is almost an extension of what you would be teaching your children at home as well which is what I liked the most about the staff.”
“A 3 hour women’s self-defense class sounded daunting at first.”
“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.”
Other martial arts here
“I searched several martial arts schools before deciding Goshin Karate and Judo Academy was the right school for my daughter.”
“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.”
What members say
“We offer above excellent instruction in real life practical self defense and life skills for folks from 3 years old and up.”
“While learning karate and having FUN, they also cover important life lessons about respect, discipline, kindness, bullying prevention, helping others, fighting poverty etc.”
“They have a great little store inside as well with very reasonable prices for you to get all the product that you will need to continue on with the classes.”
“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.”
“While learning karate and having FUN, they also cover important life lessons about respect, discipline, kindness, bullying prevention, helping others, fighting poverty etc.”
From the reviews
I can't speak highly enough about Goshin Karate and Mr Boggs. From the minute we stepped into their location we were treated very kindly and very respectful. If you are looking to take your child anywhere, this is a great place to go.
As an experienced Karate instructor who has trained in Karate for over 30 years, I’ve watched Sensei Boggs run his children’s classes a few times with my son joining in, and honestly, I have no hesitation in recommending him.
I searched several martial arts schools before deciding Goshin Karate and Judo Academy was the right school for my daughter. I wanted a school that helped my daughter enhance who she is without changing who she is as well as teach her self-defense.
Goshin karate is a wonderful place for kids (&adults) to learn martial arts! Mr. Boggs is an incredible role model for the kids and we love it there ! While learning karate and having FUN, they also cover important life lessons about respect, discipline, kindness, bullying prevention, helping others, fighting poverty…
Your first judo class at Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
Nervous about walking into a judo dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good sensei expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, learning to fall safely (ukemi), then drilling a throw or two and some groundwork with a partner — not hard randori. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a judogi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner judogi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own judogi. Live randori eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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