Goju Karate Center
300 Carlsbad Village Dr #110a, Carlsbad, CA 92008, Carlsbad, California
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Karate
Age Groups
- Adults
- Kids
- Teens
Skill Levels
- Advanced
- All Levels
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Expert instruction by Paul and Michelle Enfield
- Authentic Okinawan Goju-Ryu curriculum
- Supportive and welcoming atmosphere
- Improved student focus, confidence, and life skills
- Personalized and detailed instruction
- Continuously evolving and improving curriculum
- Digital platform and in-person training options
- Accessible location near train station
Considerations
- Limited patience reported for students with attention difficulties
- Occasional insufficient handling of bullying incidents
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
24 reviews
5 stars
22
4 stars
0
3 stars
1
2 stars
0
1 star
1
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Excellent
"Couldn’t be better! Sensei’s who care about their students and their art. In dojo, online and globally through in person seminars their professional communication is unparalleled. They lead by example."
- David J
via Google
11/21/2024
Excellent
"Goju karate will always hold a special place in my heart! They treated us like family for many many years."
- Jadyn Conder
via Google
12/28/2022
Excellent
"Quite simply the best of the best. I am incredibly happy to be part of GKC and travel 5000 miles to train with these wonderful people. Their students are so lucky to have them, week in, week out. Thank you so much."
- Aaron Milan-Vega
via Google
8/16/2022
4.8
(33 reviews)
Business Hours
- Monday: 3:30-7:30PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 4-8PM
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: 3:30-7:30PM
- Saturday: 8AM-1PM
- Sunday: Closed
Instructors
Paul Enfield
Sensei
30 years experience
World leader in Okinawan Goju Karate with decades of teaching and seminar experience; known for blending traditional kata with modern functional applications and leadership training.
Michelle Enfield
Sensei
Highly technical Goju Karate practitioner and youth-development expert; co-leads curriculum design, seminars, and leadership programs.
Noah
Sensei
Described as firm yet positive, focused on student performance quality.
Location
Amenities
- Accessible location near train station
- Digital training platform