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.

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

It's Great my kid goes there and loves it, has classes for…read moreAll ages and amazing teachers

Great traditional Japanese karate! I've been grateful to train there for many years. This Dojo has…read morethe highest standards of instruction. Great classes!

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!

I have not trained here actively in some years but whenever I'm in Denver I come by for a lesson…read more Truly, Enshin Karate is hands down the best martial arts training in Denver. If you train here, you will learn from the Ninomiya family, who are probably the kindest and most humble group of complete badasses on planet earth. Train here a while and you'll feel like kin. This school is the global headquarters of Enshin style karate, which is a martial art based on the Sabaki method. I'm not really qualified to tell you what that means but at least in part it refers to "whole body movement", that is to attack and defend using every part of the body to achieve maximum torque, optimum positioning, and fluid movement. The grandmaster here demonstrates the power gained by routinely kicking through wooden baseball bats. Yea, that's batS plural. But despite the amazing power harnessed in Enshin, the culture of the school remains one of humility, compassion, and warmth. It's a perfect place to send kids. I won't talk too much about the Sabaki challenge, but Enshin also hosts a global full contact karate tournament that draws the fiercest competitors from all over the world. It's truly a sight and a cultural treasure of Denver. So many reasons to visit Enshin, but at a bare minimum it's an inspiring place run by kind fantastic people. Stop by and see.

Not all dojos are created equal. They seem pretty similar at first glance. They are the arch enemy…read moreof socks and shoes. On the other hand, they love heavy canvas pajamas. These pajamas have no buttons, velcro, or zippers (take that modernity!) and rely simply on belts in many colorful hues to maintain modesty. They may all involve some amount of naked hand and foot waving, stepping all over others and pads and bags. Or they may involve some tussling and rolling around on the floor. But this is where the common ground ends. The litmus test of whether a dojo is a great dojo is whether anyone lives there. Is there someone who would love pajamas and hate socks so much that he or she would live in a dojo and partake in every single pajama party thrown each day? In the case of Enshin, the answer is yes. At present, there are two sock-hating pajama-lovers in residence. The children love these dojo-dwelling people and appear to have learned much hand-waving and foot-stepping as a result. And fortunately for me, my shoes, and my other clothes, Enshin teaches a martial art that is effective even with shoes on and no pajamas within reach. A martial art that blends hand and foot waving with tussling and rolling. Learn to strike better than a judoka and throw better than a karateka (whether you throw better than a judoka and strike better than a karateka is up to how you train). Classes are generally small, and, despite their capability to knock me out at will, staff are all affable and knowledgeable. Training here is highly recommended for people of all ages and walks of life with the one exception of those with an extreme aversion to feet.

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.

We love these guys. They genuinely care for our kids. Great place for the kids this summer and all…read moreyear long. We have 2 kids that started since they open and they looking for to going to class every time. Highly recommended.

From the owner: Rhyno's Peoples Kenpo Karate invites you to come and learn the art of Hawaiian Kenpo karate, mixed…read moremartial arts (including jiu-jitsu/kickboxing) and improve not only physically but also mentally. We pride ourselves on a friendly, family-like environment and welcome all persons, no matter the age or skill level, to join our family. Why Rhyno's PKKA? Our Black Belt instructors are here to guide, instruct, and motivate our students to be the best they can be, and impact the community in a positive way. We are here to help parents raise their children to be confident leaders, boost their self-esteem, feel healthy, and get in great physical shape. We provide a positive, constructive, safe environment for all students. Our students are involved in classes with individuals from various backgrounds. Our environment allows for social interaction that can leave a positive impact on the training experience – and life experience – of students. The Dougherty family are natives to Colorado and have lived in the Denver metro area for over 40 years. They strive to offer their local community a sense of belonging and safe place to reach their greatest potential.

Great School. Great Shihan Mr. Kuzube Is A Very Friendly And Nice Person. Plus Great Karate…read moreTeacher. Jose Roberto- Mata Garcia

From the owner: Master Instructor, Kaz Kusube, is Japanese who has over 40 years of teaching experience. We teach…read morehow to get out of wrist grabs, bear hugs, chokes, defend against a weapon, have a Jiu -Jitsu class, a fitness class, and will be adding cardio kickboxing to our schedule

Great taekwondo school. Master Patti is an amazing school owner who genuinely cares about all her…read morestudents. Highly recommended to just give it a trial!

We were impressed with the character building qualities being taught to the kids along side the…read moremartial arts instruction. Honesty, integrity, respect, self respect, diligence, leadership, to name only a few that are expected to be understood and in evidence at school, home and class. School acomplishments are welcomed to be shared as well. Our young grandson has developed a secure confidence within himself through mastering skills, competing in tournaments, making friends within the program and participating in the leadership program, teaching others. He is enjoying and taking pride in his achievement of receiving his black belt. The instructors treat these kids (and adults) with incredible respect, and in so doing, freely receive the same from them.