I was looking for a karate school for my son. I did a lot of research and finally thought I found…read morea school. All to find out that the school is closed. Sadly the owner passed away.

Excellent Karate school with an outstanding Sensei & staff! The school is also accredited so there…read moreare lots of opportunities to compete worldwide! Additional classes such as weapons training are also offered!

"Strike First! Strike Hard! No Mercy!"…read more If that is the kind of dojo you're looking for - go elsewhere. Courtesy. Integrity. Modesty. Perseverance. Indomitable Spirit. Honesty. Courage. Those are the virtues painted on the walls of Karate International West Raleigh. They are upheld in our dojo by Mr. Scott Weinberger and his staff. Not just by teaching, but by example. The word "Shihan" means "master teacher" in Japanese. That is the title Scott - a sixth degree black belt - has earned through years of both study and instruction. And it is a title that is well deserved. I, personally, have had the privilege of studying with a number of extremely talented martial artists - some of them even higher ranking than Scott. With no disrespect to any of those fine individuals, Shihan Weinberger is by far the best marital arts teacher I've ever had. Moreover, he and his staff have fostered a true sense of community at the dojo. Children, teens, seniors, moms and dads, and, yes, super fit, tough as nails warriors. We have them all. All skill levels, all walks of life, all are welcome. The air is charged with camaraderie, bonhomie, and good humor. Consider yourself warned. If you come to West Raleigh you will make friends. It's inescapable. So, what to expect? Your first one or two sessions will be awkward and you'll feel nervous or anxious. Everyone does. Give it three sessions. You can thank me later. You will get in shape. You will do plenty of push-ups. You will stretch. Your legs are going to be on fire some days. You'll be out of breath and want water. It'll never be overwhelming - again all skill and ability levels are present - but there is also no ceiling. How hard you can push yourself is up to you. You will do kata - a lot. You will spar - a lot. You will learn to fight and defend yourself. You'll do weapons practice. You will gain confidence. And you'll have fun doing it. Because the little secret the "No Mercy" crowd don't understand is that being a good person, surrounded by other good people, does not detract from becoming a good martial artist. It enhances it. Because you want to be here. Because you can trust your partners to keep you safe, while still pushing you excel. Because knowledge is shared, not hoarded. Because - with time and practice - you will come to not just know and respect those virtues painted on the wall - you will come to embody them.

I was visiting my friend for her belt ceremony and sensei Scott mentioned giving a free month to…read moreanyone who joined that day so I did. I'm 22. Started this and really got involved and interested because of Scott. Without a doubt the greatest teacher/coach I've ever had. He made me feel comfortable with being new to the sport, and taught me real life scenarios where what I learned would be applicable. I'd recommend this specific dojo to anyone even remotely interested in martial arts.

Whether you have a child who is just beginning or wants to train and compete for nationals, or an…read moreadult who wants to get in shape, or are a committed martial artist...this is the place for you...come train with the BEST!

Its really a haven for kids and teens who want to get into martial arts. Some students compete at a…read moreworld team level, so there's athletes to look up to. I have no complaints about the instruction or organization. And its owned by a local family, each an accomplished black belt.

My son enrolled just over a year ago in the 4 Kicks Martial Arts program. He's now a blue belt and…read moreon the competition team, absolutely loving martial arts! Trey Courtney is an excellent instructor. For the junior students, he breaks down each belt level into a reasonable number of techniques that they have to learn. It builds both skill and confidence in the students. It has been a great experience for my son. I joined his adult classes recently and am now getting back in shape, doing something I enjoy. Trey challenges you while making it fun. I highly recommend that you consider 4 Kicks Martial Arts if you're looking to get into the sport for yourself or your children.

From the owner: 4 Kicks Martial A​rts offers a quality year round martial arts program at an affordable price for…read morechildren, adults, and families. ​Classes are available after school, evenings, and weekends. We teach American Karate, with an emphasis on conditioning and self-defense. Our program is designed for you to get exactly what you want out of the program. From training in the art of karate for the exercise and sport of it, to providing the discipline of karate as an extracurricular activity for your child, to competitively train towards a black belt and participate in tournaments, or to incorporate Karate as a lifestyle. The choice is yours. 4 Kicks Martial Arts is here to help you achieve your goals. No matter what path you choose, our program encompasses personal, cognitive, social, physical components that will teach, challenge, and encourage you and/or your child towards personal achievement.

Great training, Brent is super technical and with great details. Love the enthusiasm he brings to…read morethe mats. Great school with a lot of mat space. If you're in town and want to level up, definitely give them a try!

We have been absolutely happy with our experience at Journey Martial Arts! Our son was extremely…read morenervous on his first day. Mr. Rowe was encouraging yet firm, and fun. After each class our son can't stop talking about class and showing everyone his new moves. The team is welcoming and so incredible with young ones.

Shisei Karate DoJo is a great place to train! My son has been training at Shisei Karate DoJo for…read more3+ years now and he loves every minute of it. Sensei Carlson is tough but fair and I do believe the students appreciate the discipline. In addition to karate, he teaches honor, confidence and respect. My son has really gained lots of self confidence since joining the Shisei Karate DoJo, not to mention some really nice karate skills. If you are always looking for a pat on the back, this is not the place for you. But if you are looking for a serious place to learn Goju Ryu Karate and you are ready to put in some hard work, I highly recommend Shisei Karate DoJo.

From the owner: The Shisei Karate Dojo in Apex NC is dedicated to fostering self-improvement and personal…read moredevelopment through focused Martial Arts training in GoJu-Ryu Karate, promoting physical fitness and positive social interaction in a courteous and fun atmosphere. Our greatest responsibility is to instill in our members a sense of discipline and a code of ethics to inspire them to lead exemplary lives as leaders in the community. We offer regimented training in Traditional GoJu Ryu Karate, Aiki-Jutsu, and Kobudo training to enhance the practitioner's understanding of the Martial Arts.

We recently started my son here in karate and judo and could not be more pleased with the dojo and…read moresensei Juan. My son is already learning a lot about martial arts, as well as the associated discipline/sportsmanship, and he absolutely loves going. Sensei Juan is fantastic, really excellent with the kids, and the class size is great at around 8 kids. Very convenient location in North Hills too. Also this dojo is much more reasonable with the costs compared to the two popular taekwondo dojos we tried before coming to Bushido, and you can attend any class you want as opposed to a set day or even number of classes per week. There are many more reviews of Bushido outside of y elp.

From the owner: Karate (SHOTOKAN) - Judo - Kobudo (traditional Japanese weapons) - Kurash - fitness…read more Hablamos español