Santa Monica Dojo (Shotokan Karate)
1218 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Santa Monica, California
Classes & Programs
Class Types
- Hapkido
- Karate
- Self-Defense Fundamentals
Age Groups
- Adults
Skill Levels
- Advanced
- Beginner
Highlights & Considerations
Highlights
- Welcoming community
- Supportive training environment
- Inclusive for all skill levels and genders
- Strong emphasis on basics and etiquette
- Traditional Shotokan style
Considerations
- Classes can be exhausting
Testimonials
Rating Distribution
8 reviews
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4 stars
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Excellent
"One of the best Federation so far under Shihan James Field of the International Shotokan Karate Federation Santa Monica Los Angeles, California USA"
- Antonio Silva
via Google
1/9/2022
Excellent
"This dojo and it’s members are so welcoming. You may enter not knowing anyone and unsure but you leave feeling glad you made the trip. The training is excellent and given freely and with support and assistance. It will not matter if you are make or female, advanced or a beginner. Join up, it will ch..." Read more
- Robin McCutcheon
via Google
9/5/2019
Excellent
"The best! I was looking for a martial arts school that was a "traditional while being mostly non-contact. Being a woman, I was not interested in fighting or being punched and kicked in the dojo, but I wanted to learn how to defend myself in case things like that happened OUTSIDE the dojo! I'd tr..." Read more
- Stephanie V
via Google
6/22/2018
5.0
(13 reviews)
Instructors
James Field
Shihan, Sensei
Sensei Field is a wealth of information; he has a gift for introducing a modern audience to the old ways of etiquette; warm but tough, fair but challenging.
Certifications:
- - International Shotokan Karate Federation
Location
Amenities
- Beach proximity
- Downtown location