Hone Your Skills in a Way That Works Best for You
Classes:
Classes taught inside the dojo are conducted with current COVID-19 guidelines.
- Masks optional
- Limited size of group classes
- School is cleaned and disinfected daily and after each class
- Each person must bring their own water
- Group class
- Private lessons
Online Classes via Zoom:
- A great way to connect with other students who are training together
- Students interact with instructor and get in the moment feedback just like in person
- You simply log in at the day and time specified on the timetable
What You Need:
- Stable internet connection
- Computer, tablet, smart phone, or smart TV
- A comfortable area at home to exercise
- Zoom App (we will send you the customized link)
Martial Arts School in Chandler, AZ Since 1971
If you're looking for a great way to learn and practice real Japanese JKA Shotokan Karate, then our JKA martial arts school offers exactly what you need. We are located in Chandler, Arizona, inside of the Chandler / Gilbert Family YMCA.
We offer affordable classes for kids, teens adults and seniors. Whether you're an expert or a novice, our martial arts school is here to help you learn and develop into the best you can be.
Established in 1964 by JKA Shihan Shojiro Koyama 9th Dan and JKA instructor Chuck Coburn teaching since 1971.
Martial Arts Classes
All of our martial arts classes are taught by individuals who have years of training in JKA Shotokan Karate, which advocates the use of effective techniques and places emphasis on balance and muscle control. Improving discipline, fitness, stamina, coordination, flexibility and humility, it's not hard to see why JKA Shotokan Karate has become one of the most popular forms of karate taught in modern martial art schools today.
We offer classes for everyone, from the novice to the experienced martial artist. With JKA Karate of Arizona, you can rest assured you'll come away from each session with a greater sense of character, sincerity and self-control.
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Contact us today to start on a journey that will transform your life!
Martial Arts for Kids
We provide martial arts classes 6 days per week. Our karate classes for kids can help to improve their fitness and self-esteem while teaching them one of the oldest martial arts available today. Chuck Coburn founded our JKA Shotokan Karate School back in 1971, which means we have nearly 50 years of experience!
We're open on Saturdays from 8:00AM - 11:00 AM and Monday through Thursday from 6:30AM - 8:30AM and from 4:30PM - 8:00 PM, which means our classes are accessible to kids throughout the entire school year.
Martial arts has many important benefits for children; not only do our karate classes teach them self-defense, but they can help them to become more confident, improve their coordination, make them more disciplined and develop their social skills!
Check Out Our First Class Martial Arts Academy
Over 5,800 square feet, air conditioned school with two matted floors of training area. Heavy Bags, Focus Mitts, Blockers, Makiwara's plus other essential training tools.
Special Trainings
Special seminars, intensive training camps and special interest classes are available to members periodically throughout the year.
Amount of Classes
JKA Karate of Arizona offers classes 6 days per week - group and private.
Read Our Reviews
"Traditional Japanese karate, excellent instruction, great facility, and a real sense of "family" among our members. Highly recommended!"
Tom M.
"Awesome place to learn real martial arts or just get in better shape. Clean facilities and professional staff. 5 out of 5 stars."
Javier S.
Head Instructor and Owner - Chuck Coburn
Mr. Chuck Coburn is a JKA 7th degree black belt and a certified instructor/examiner and judge with the JKA•WF AMERICA.
Mr. Coburn began his formal training in 1969 under Master Shojiro Koyama. He has also trained extensively with some of the world’s most renowned instructors, i.e. Masters Ueki, Nakayama, Okazaki, Yaguchi, and Nishiyama.
He won numerous awards over a 25 year competition career including representing the US in international competition numerous times.
Sensei Coburn has been teaching for over 52+ years including as an instructor at Mesa College for over 25 years.
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