My son joined Okinawa Dojo almost a year ago. We did a trial class and then joined without any pressure 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! read more

7yo did the trial class and as with most high pressure sales tactics, indicated he wanted to commit. We went to the second class and my child had changed their mind about wanting to join. Alex was visibly not supportive of me listening to my crying child. I emailed the biz immediately to state this change. Alex then, after my email, charged us for month 1 and declined to accept our withdrawal. Very poor ethics and business IMO, especially when kids are involved. Don't fall for the high pressure sales tactic. I would NOT advocate for this lack of empathy of a local company. read more

What an incredible experience we have had for our son here. The Sensei's are knowledgeable, truly care about and know how to motivate their students, and teach lessons that are applicable in life and at the dojo. My son LOVES being a part of this community and is radiating with excitement after every practice. read more

Absolutely the best dojo for Karate students. Kids not only learn the art of the martial arts, but, more importantly, gain life skills in respect, discipline and humility. Instructors are offering a level of individual attention I've never seen anywhere else. If you're expecting to jump through different belts in a short period of time, this is not the place for you. If you want your child (or yourself) to actually earn it, check them out! read more

Amazing sensei's , great team work , the best karate dojo in town for sure ! Great facility ! Have been in this dojo over 6 years now , so many tournaments and lots competition over the states . My both kids are so happy to being part of it ! Thank you read more

Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros - Kata belt test - Karate Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We've been sending our 5-year-old girls to this dojo for the school year and it has been great. They are much more willing to try to do difficult things with their bodies and are much better at following directions from authority figures. Looking forward to next year. read more

These guys are awesome. Their training routine is intense and hard but I can clearly see why their teams get such great results! Coaches Vitaly and Alex are great, very attentive and know exactly what they're doing. I strongly recommend Okinawa Dojo and will take my kid there when he grows just a little older read more

We wanted to get our five year old son into martial arts and tried a few other places before discovering these guys. This hit our sweet spot exactly as they do lots of physical activity - helping him burn that five year old energy that is endless supply - while also working on mindfulness. We have since added his little sister into classes as well and she is loving it too. Our son just had his first "belt test" yesterday and I was really impressed with everything they did and the manner in which they did it. I will admit I was nervous when I realized that my kid (and all the others) would need to break a board with a kick but he pulled it off and the look on his face was priceless. Thank you so much! read more

Horrible place! If you call yelling, yanking, and nervous energy discipline.....come to this place. Seriously, the worst experience in my child's 5 year life to date. The place is a dump that reeks of cigarette smoke from the moment you walk in. These brothers need a serious lesson in how to run a business and teach children. Complete fail on every level! 0 STARS!!!!! read more

The best karate school in Denver Area!!! If you want your kid to learn karate, this is the place to go! My son loves it. It is little hard in the beginning for a kid that hasn't done any prior physical trainings before. That's where an encouragement of the sensei's and the parents come in handy. School is well equipped and specious. Trainings are well organized, there are never chaos with the kids running around. Kids listen to sensei's and highly respect them. Every year students and sensei's attend an International Open Karate Championship in Las Vegas and every student brings silver and gold medals. What an encouragement for my son. They train champions at Okinawa Dojo! read more

Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros - Karate Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have been practicing Karate for the last 20 years. It is a great exercise and discipline, one that 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! read more

Probably the best karate school in Denver! Even if your child will not become a black belt, they will for sure become very athletic, organized, and have the right attitude for life. read more

This Dojo changed my family's life! 6 years ago I brought my kids to Okinawa Dojo by Karate Brothers in Denver. My youngest son who is 8 now, loves karate and adores his senseis! He even practices karate at home. He earned his spot on the competition team at the Dojo. He loves to compete and already participated in more than 20 tournaments, he won medals at most of them. His biggest achievements were Silver medal at US Open in Las Vegas in 2018 and Silver medal at US Nationals in Reno, NE in 2018. My oldest son trained karate for 3 years - it made him stronger and more disciplined, I am very proud of both of my sons and I am grateful to Senseis at the Dojo for teaching my kids not only how to defend themselves but how to be respectful, humble, focused and how to be successful in life! read more

Okinawa karate is a wonderful school. The dedication vitaly and Alex put into their kids is something that will help them now and far into the future. I would highly recommend this school to anyone looking to introduce their children to the art of Karate. read more

If you are looking for a place for your child to get exercise and learn discipline in a positive environment, Okinawa Karate is where you want to be. I am totally new to karate, but my daughter has loved her experience here. I also feel great about the fact that she's learning some self defense techniques. Both Sensei Vitaly and Sensei Alex are great teachers! read more

Not only do Sensei Vitaly and Sensei Alex have a well kept training dojo for both kids and adults, they give great birthday parties on site or off site. My son and his friends had a wonderful time. They do little extras - like my son cut his cake with their assistance with a real samurai sword. We highly recommend. read more

We have only wonderful things to say about this dojo. My son has taken classes here for almost 4 years and we really feel like it is more like a family. The two senseis, Vitaly and Alex, are incredible teachers and expect the best from their students. We had hoped that karate would help my son with focus and respect and have found that both things are stressed in each class. He has made friends, learned so much, and felt the support of his senseis all the way through. I recommend Okinawa Dojo 100%. read more

Hi everyone, relocated to Arizona from Colorado- I wish that I could transport Okinawa out here to Arizona...lol. My review of them has no benefit to me or my son whatsoever, cause I'm out of state now. My son had the privilege to work with both Sensei Alex and Sensei Vitaly, after working with other senseis on the East and West coast. I'm a hands on mom and sit outside the class to observe. Out of son's own mouth, "Mom, I love going to practice, because I am challenged, I am learning and my senseis are serious enough about karate that I understand karate as more then just an activity." I can not say enough good things about Okinawa- these guys are knowledgeable, experienced, patient, timely, tough enough but not too the point of causing anyone to quit the class, focused,communicate efficiently with their students and everyone around them, always determined on making their students the best. Practice is practice from beginning to end- no play time in between- you get your money worth. Though they may be or appear young- don't let that full you one bit!!! They enabled my son to gain the perspective to be more focused not only in class but outside of it as well. We did one on one training as well- and boy, that is something to rave about- not going to break your bank account, and quite beneficial for adults or children. Everyday- my son states his wish to go back to Colorado, so that he may attend his dojo to practice. He misses his Senseis. We hope to find a home dojo in AZ that is comparatively as great as our Okinawa dojo. For anyone wandering where to go and residing in or nearby Denver- check them out-it's well worth your time, experience gained and money well spent- no regrets. If you want to be challenged, want to learn correctly, grow- Okinawa Karate is the place to go. read more

Wonderful establishment with skilled Senseis who do a great job with the littlest students, including my 3-4yo son. We enjoyed the stern/disciplined but still developmentally aware approach with the kids, and we felt like Sensei Vitaly and Alex really transferred some positive values of self-discipline and even some mindfulness to the youngsters. Great dojo! read more

I can not say enough good things about these people and not only the professionalism of teaching their skill but the example as role models they set for my son. Sensei Alex and Sensei Vitaly as well as their families have become life-long friends to us. We got WAY more out of Okinawa Dojo by Karate Brothers than we could have ever paid for. Thank you and keep up the spectacular work! read more

A great sensei instills a desire for learning. He nurtures his students' curiosity, guiding them to develop their strengths and grow their knowledge because he has provided a shining example of the power and grace of his art. He is nonetheless humble, learning concurrently with his students. He commands respect while respecting his students, never resorting to intimidation as a means of ensuring that respect. He acknowledges the unique strengths and weaknesses of each student. He encourages them to reach the fulness of their potential, but does not push them unsafely beyond their limits. He understands that events may arise that prevent students from attending class and avoids punishing them with humiliation. He does not single out students to perform before the class when it causes anxiety. He is innovative and continually seeks out ways to keep class time fresh and exciting. He acknowledges the need to preserve traditional techniques while knowing how to recontextualize them to stay relevant for modern life. He is mindful of the trust granted to him, if only for an hour, by parents, for the safety of their children. Most of all, he treats his students with dignity. Unfortunately, none of those ideals are found here. The older of the duo is the least of the two evils, but the younger is a petty tyrant. He uses his ability to shame his students, bolstering his ego by imposing senseless rules and scolding them harshly for failing to meet his unreasonable standards. Their safety seems to be little more than an afterthought, following his dictate that his permission to pause first be obtained, even in cases of exhaustion. He reprimanded my daughter when she sat next to me resting for a few moments, after coming to me with tears in her eyes for fear she might "black out" without first finding him to ask for a brief, and utterly necessary, break. That was the beginning of the end. If you're looking for karate lessons, take the time to explore your options before you feed this dubious duo's egoes, or bank accounts., with either of your most precious resources -- your children's trust, or your hard-earned money. read more