We provide a disciplined, respectful and supportive environment where students of all ages can grow in both body and mind. Our classes follow the traditional teachings of Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate, where curtesy and concentration are central to everything we do.
Karate Los Angeles practices traditional Shotokan Karate with emphasis on effective techniques and strong forms, KIHON (basics), KATA (forms) and KUMITE (sparring)
We uphold core values of traditional karate: respect, humility, perseverance, discipline and self-improvement. Our senior students support newcomers, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all.
Whether you are looking to get fit, learn self-defense or challenge yourself mentally and physically, our Karate Los Angeles club is the perfect place to begin or continue your martial arts journey.
Join us and discover the strength of tradition.
With 40 years of experience of training and teaching in multiple countries we uphold high standard of the Shotokan tradition.
A traditional karate class follows a well-structured routine designed to build discipline, physical strength, mental focus, and martial skill. Classes start with warm-up and light stretching followed by fundamentals of techniques (kihon), this is the core of karate, practising and perfecting a single and combinations of techniques. Then, based on students experience, sparring (kumite), allows students to apply techniques in a controlled, live environment. Depending on experience level, this includes controlled predetermined sparring to free sparring (kumite). In all forms of kumite, control, respect, and safety are strictly observed.
