Japan Karate-Do Federation
23725 Via Fabricante Unit E, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, Mission Viejo, California
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Karate
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
- Seniors
- Teens
Skill Levels
- All Levels
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Pace of progression acceptable
- Top-notch instruction and care
- Team training and competition success
- Phenomenal experience
- Family/community bond
- Enriching positive training experience for all levels
- Awesome studio
- Top 5 in state
- Great instructors (Paul and Luisa)
- Best place for kids learning
- Great program to build a stronger generation
Considerations
- Not good for non-athletic kids
- Lack of flexibility and tolerance for non-athletic and inattentive kids
- Instructor yelled at child without parental involvement
- Negatively impacted child's self-esteem
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
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"This Karate class is not a good option if you have a non- athletic kid. As parents we were ok with the pace that our son was progressing. Our goal was to make him strong. After 4 months of taking my kid to this class I walked into the owner teacher cornering my son, yelling at him without our presen..." Read more
- Paige
via Google
5/21/2024
Excellent
"For those seeking a traditional Japanese style of karate, this dojo is unparalleled in Orange County. Our chief instructor, Shihan Paul Godshaw, has been teaching not just karate, but self discipline, respect for others, leadership, and a balanced approach to life, for over 50 years now. Shotokan ka..." Read more
- Marty Kubicki
via Google
5/12/2023
Excellent
"I have been training at JKF and it is a phenomenal experience. Centered on traditional Shotokan fundamentals and principles, Shihan (Paul Godshaw) immerses you in the fighting techniques, philosophy, and history. The dojo is also a family where all members who train there are a part of a greater com..." Read more
- Michael
via Google
4/17/2020
4.8
(12 reviews)
Instructors
Paul Godshaw
Shihan
50 years experience
Luisa Godshaw
Sensei