South Bay Shotokan
13711 S Inglewood Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250, Hawthorne, California
Established 1955
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Karate
Age Groups
- Adults
Skill Levels
- All Levels
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Supportive, ego-free environment
- Great learning environment with experienced peers
- Legitimate traditional Shotokan lineage
- State-of-the-art dojo facility
- Healthy training space after dispensary moved
- Family-friendly atmosphere
Considerations
- No color-belt system can be frustrating for beginners
- Not suitable for those seeking a quick black belt in six months
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
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Excellent
"I started training at South Bay Shotokan right after the pandemic ended. I studied three different styles of martial arts before 2020. I’ve always wanted to be a part of a discipline that has a strong connection to its Eastern origins. After two years of training, I can say that this style of karate..." Read more
- Jonathan Tokutake
via Google
3/21/2024
Excellent
"Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate-Do (SKA). The organization has been around since 1955! My family and I have learned so much about ourselves attending classes through the years. If you want to learn about "SELF DISCIPLINE, SELF DEFENSE AND SELF CONTROL"...Join them today."
- Charles Sanchez
via Google
7/20/2017
4.2
(5 reviews)
Business Hours
- Monday: 5:30-7PM
- Tuesday: 6:30-9PM
- Wednesday: 5:30-7PM
- Thursday: 6:30-9PM
- Friday: 6:30-8PM
- Saturday: 8-11AM
- Sunday: Closed
Location
Amenities
- Improved indoor air quality after neighboring dispensary relocated
- State-of-the-art facility