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  • Oct 2022

    My whole family goes here to learn Karate. My two daughters live this place and the teacher is very gentle and empathetic and gives many moral lessons to deal with day today life to children. She manages many kids in each class very well. Their after school program with school pickups is very successful for kids to learn karate and crafts. The Sensei creates a very safe and comfortable place for kids and adults of all ages. I've seen 70 year old women coming to learn karate in recent times. We live the class and plan to continue for many years to come.

  • Dec 2017

    Four of my children and I have been attending to the Dojo for over 3 years. Karate started as another activity to take the kids to after school; however it has grown to be an important part of our lives. It has helped the boys to build character, respect and self-confidence. For myself, Karate has helped me to recover from a two year-old disc herniation and sciatica. From not being able to reach my toes or to seat down more than 5 minutes I could say I am fully recovered. These are just some benefits that Karate from WKA Ballard Dojo has provided to our family. WKA Ballard Dojo is an exceptional place. Sensei Day, is a fabulous instructor. He teaches Karate not only in...read full review

  • Dec 2017

    Washington Karate Association is widely known as the best traditional Japanese martial arts training in the Northwest. Fantastic training from Sensei Day and Hanshi Thiry for all ages and all skill and athletic levels.

From Washington Karate

The Washington Karate Association - Ballard Dojo is the first Washington Karate Association school established by Hanshi Julius Thiry. Since the organization's inception in November 1966 up until 2004, the Ballard Dojo was located on the corner of 85th and 15th Ave NW and has been a familiar Seattle icon to Ballard residents for over 50 years. In June 2004, the WKA Ballard Dojo relocated 1 mile east to a larger, more modern facility on 86th and 3rd Ave NW. Located in the heart of Greenwood, the Washington Karate Ballard Dojo remains the benchmark for excellence in traditional Hayashi-ha Shito Ryu karate in Seattle. The Washington Karate Association is a member of the International Hayashi-Ha Shitoryu Federation.

Hours

Monday: 2 - 7PM
Tuesday: 2 - 8:30PM
Wednesday: 1 - 7PM
Thursday: 2 - 7PM
Friday: 12 - 6PM
Saturday: 10:30AM - 2PM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

accepts credit cards good for kids bike parking

Ratings

Google Google: 4/5

Washington Karate

8618 3rd Ave NW, Seattle

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