This place has heart! They care about their students, and for the instructors it's more than just…read moreteaching karate - they want to teach them how to grow and mature into confident, hard-working, successful adults. And, they make learning as fun as possible for the kids who attend, and adults and teens are coached appropriately based on age level.

Master Lewis and his staff are absolutely incredible. The way they connect with each child is…read morefantastic. My daughter has learned more that just karate here , she has learned responsibility, accountability, and compassion . I would recommend this school to all my friends!

An absolutely wonderful dojo with one of the best senseis I've ever encountered…read more Sensei Kurobane is kind, encouraging and immensely --- IMMENSELY --- skilled. His approach to teaching is enlightened and lacks hype and ego, which, for martial arts, is appropriate. My child is enrolled at Denwakan; she had a black belt already in another martial art and I wanted her to get busted down to white and learn something new -- again, with no ego. I could not have made a better choice. I drive a good distance to take her to this dojo and it's 100% worth it. If you're looking to learn a martial art or want your child to join a quality dojo, you CANNOT do better than Denwakan Karate. The emphasis here isn't on combat or even defense (although of course that is taught and taught well), it's on learning the values of respect and honor, it's on quieting the mind and harnessing our energy to be used in the best way possible. I cannot think of anyone better to teach these lessons than Sensei Kurobane, and that's a fact.

If you are looking to rapidly earn belts, keep moving. This is not a belt factory. He does not test…read moreuntil he feels you are ready and some tournaments are mandatory. My older one has been going for almost 3 years. We enrolled her because she was bullied the last place we lived. Her self esteem has made a comeback. She is also well toned for her age. Sensei is from Japan and can be difficult to understand but he is reasonably priced. Can't wait for the younger one to go

The instructor Stefanie makes really good omelets and tacos. Also is very professional and handles…read moreall the kids very well throughout the entirety of every class. Also the front desk girl is very pretty and very nice!

Denver Karate Academy is a wonderful place with supportive and welcoming teachers. I believe DKA…read morehas been very positive in my teenager's life and has helped him both set goals and see that he can achieve them with dedication and hard work. I cannot recommend it more highly. We visited other local karate schools before joining here. I appreciate how straightforward and friendly DKA is. A+ across the board.

As an older student returning to martial arts training after many years off, I am really enjoying…read moremy experience at People's Kenpo Karate! The staff have been wonderful from my first day, and the instructors are very supportive and excellent at what they do. There is a real sense of family here. I have already noticed improvements in my fitness level and mental focus after only two months of training. I am so glad I found this school!

We recently signed up our child at Peoples Kenpo Karate. Our child has a friend who has attended…read morethis dojo for about 9 years and they encourage our child to give it a try. They offer a trial period of I believe 4 classes plus a gi for $29, so we felt comfortable giving it a try. Our child enjoyed it so much so we signed them up with a 6 month membership. I really have enjoyed all of my interactions with everyone at the dojo so far. There is a definite positive energy there and I love that it is family owned. I have noticed a definite improvement in my child's attitude and self confidence. Plus it's a great way to get them off of their screens and for them to have social interaction outside of the house. We look forward to seeing them grow and learn with the help of Kenpo Karate. I highly recommend!!!!

I have been practicing Karate for the last 20 years. It is a great exercise and discipline, one…read morethat shapes not only body, but mind and soul too. When I moved to Denver 2 years ago, the first thing I did was to find a dojo where I could continue my training. I first visited a dojo that was very traditional. Nothing wrong with it, but I wanted somewhere were I could practice the competitive and athletic side of karate. Okinawa Dojo was the second dojo I visited. From the beginning, I was surprised with the level of the classes, as well as the knowledge and understanding of Karate by both Sensei Vitaly and Sensei Alex. Their kindness and passion for teaching inspires all of us to try hard and give our best in every training. Here, I have not only founda place to train and learn, but friends as well. I encourage everyone who wants to learn "the way of the empty hand" to come to Okinawa Dojo, I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

My son joined Okinawa Dojo almost a year ago. We did a trial class and then joined without any…read morepressure or sales tactics. When we enrolled staff went over everything with us including cost, schedules, expectations, payment and answered any questions I had before we enrolled. Any questions that I have had, any of the staff has always been able to answer my questions or find someone that can. My son has learned so much, made great friends, had great mentors in his Sensei's and had a lot of fun in not only the classes, but the camps, Halloween party, competitions, etc. This karate community has been amazing for our son and family. Highly recommend!

This is a superb traditional dojo. The instructors are…read moreexcellent as is their philosophy of community service. After taking my children to a karate studio that they hated, we found Nippon Kan and they love it. They are still active members after more than 10 years. I joined myself and have been a member for 2 years. It is great exercise and helps to integrate your mind, body, awareness and coordination. They have kept dues low to keep it affordable and as I have said the quality and training is excellent!

I signed my son up a couple of years ago as he wanted to start taking martial arts classes but…read moredidn't know much about it. After searching the internet, I found this traditional Aikido dojo located right here in Denver. We were so impressed with the size - not that size matters, but this dojo is 5 or 6 times bigger than the other small dojos I was considering and having a large mat to practice on allows the kids to flow, run, and move more freely, helping them to perfect their techniques without running into a wall. Also, this dojo wins hands down on perfecting such an authentic traditional feeling that it is like we are literally practicing Aikido in Japan. The quality of the instructors was another reason I ended up taking classes as well. I now have all three of my kids taking Aikido and I recommend it to parents who are interested in a safe, comfortable, and friendly environment with some of the best instructors I have found. Also, the kids classes are so affordable that even parents with larger families can afford to have all the kids taking lessons. The best perk is that this dojo is connected to the best Japanese restaurant in the Nation! We love to eat at Domo right after kids class! I highly recommend Aikido Nippon Kan.

My 2 children have been taking Instructor Greenway's classes now for a year and our entire family…read morehas learned so much through his classes. Highly recommend.

My two children have been students of Instructor Greenway for the past few years and I can honestly…read moresay that he is gifted at what he does. I am an educator myself and I can see the connection he makes with each of his students. Beyond the physical skills he teaches them, there are many lessons they learn on character traits and they show respect to Instructor Greenway because he requires it but also because he has earned their respect through his own dedication and kindness. I highly recommend Universal Kempo Karate as an organization and specifically, Instructor James Greenway.

Excellent Training. Japanese Shotokan Karate!…read more Experienced Sensei's! The Best. Gifted Teachers with a lifetime of Training.

So I enrolled my son here, and the folks are nice enough, but when it came to testing, half of the…read morekids didn't know what they were doing, and everyone just got passed a belt. What incentive is there for kids to try hard when it doesn't really matter if they try or not? When I was in Karate, we had to try hard just to get a stripe, or 2 or 3. These people are passing out belts like a free meal on Colfax. I wouldn't recommend. You should be awarded based on skill, not on if you pay your monthly bill.

This Dojo is the real thing, authentic, living, evolving Karate taught by true masters of the art…read more The Ninomiya family, headed by Kancho (Grandmaster) is full of true peaceful warriors, bushido samurai. They have all competed at very high levels and know their techniques inside and out and are as open and generous with them as possible. Train with them for a while and you become family. Unpretentious, no egotism, no macho, just excellent martial art with a sterling lineage. If you want to learn real Karate go here, you will not regret the descision. They also teach great yoga there, and have an interesting variety of conditioning classes, great for the whole family.

One of the greatest Karate schools in Denver!! My 7 year old has been training here for a long…read moretime and we love it. Many different classes, at different times and days.