I signed my son up for classes here after trying a few others and it was the absolute best thing I've ever done as a parent. East-West Karate was so welcoming from the get-go. Their facility is by far the cleanest and biggest of all the schools we've been to. After observing the instructors classes, they are a prime example of how martial arts instructors should teach, with a main focus on being nurturing, supportive and having self-discipline. If you want proof, they have instructors with who have earned multiple world championship titles, national overall grand championships, Hollywood movie credits and seminars taught all over the world. Not to mention, my... read full review
July 2025
A great school and great instructors, one that has stood the test of time! Mrs. Stanley, daughter of an army judo champion and practitioner of karate in Okinawa, Mr. Lantrip, made her name in the sport karate circuit. I knew I was at a good school when I was at Universal Studios, back stage at WMAC Masters filming, talking to Chris Casamasa and Jamie Webster; I mentioned Evansville, Indiana, and Mr. Webster asked me if I took karate from Lori Lantrip-Stanley. She married Mr. Stanley which embraced the martial arts, and being head strong, made his name in the seminar circuits. I was at a seminar by the father of modern Arnis, Mr. Remy Prestas, and was able to... read full review
June 2025
Earning my first, second and third degree black belts at East West Karate was a great experience. Karate is great for both the physical and mental challenge. East West teaches excellence and discipline in a friendly environment. If you are interested in martial arts, East West Karate is the best place in Evansville to learn and earn your black belt!!
I signed my son up for classes here after trying a few others and it was the absolute best thing I've ever done as a parent. East-West Karate was so welcoming from the get-go. Their facility is by far the cleanest and biggest of all the schools we've been to. After observing the instructors classes, they are a prime example of how martial arts instructors should teach, with a main focus on being nurturing, supportive and having self-discipline. If you want proof, they have instructors with who have earned multiple world championship titles, national overall grand championships, Hollywood movie credits and seminars taught all over the world. Not to mention, my... read full review
A great school and great instructors, one that has stood the test of time! Mrs. Stanley, daughter of an army judo champion and practitioner
of karate in Okinawa, Mr. Lantrip, made her name in the sport karate circuit. I knew I was at a good school when I was at Universal Studios, back stage at WMAC Masters filming, talking to Chris Casamasa and Jamie Webster; I mentioned Evansville, Indiana, and Mr. Webster asked me if I took karate from Lori Lantrip-Stanley. She married Mr. Stanley which embraced the martial arts, and being head strong, made his name in the seminar circuits. I was at a seminar by the father of modern Arnis, Mr. Remy Prestas, and was able to... read full review
Earning my first, second and third degree black belts at East West Karate was a great experience. Karate is great for both the physical and mental challenge. East West teaches excellence and discipline in a friendly environment. If you are interested in martial arts, East West Karate is the best place in Evansville to learn and earn your black belt!!