A fierce passionate school running on heart and soul.The teachers draw no salary, the knowledge…read morebeing passed on is pure, untainted and fierce! Not for slackers or those looking for an easy black belt but also not asking for anything more than the commitment and willingness to follow through. Show up, train hard, repeat and you will see, you will see. Family friendly, life friendly, intense and inspiring, a large smorgasbord of daily classes to fit your schedule, teachers with a wealth of knowledge and different training styles to find your fit, community of like minded karetakas to find 'your people.' Come for karate and see it grow into a life passion. The school has recently started participating in competitions and as a testament to the rigor, there are winners right off the bat. The social scene is strong as well with barbecues and parties. The dojo just celebrated 50 years and celebrated the life of founder Sensei André Dulce (8th degree black belt.) I have trained with Sensei Mostafa, Sensei Maria, Sensei Neil, Sensei Mitch, Sensei Jack, Sensei Kevin, Sensei Mark, Sensei Robert, Sensei Abhishek, Sensei Kristina, Senpai Andre, Senpai Kate, Senpai Ivan and I marvel at their wealth of acumen and capability and commitment to transfer it. If life allows you the opportunity to train at this dojo, seize it! Sign up for an intro trial class today and see if you don't get hooked! Washington Shotokan Karate Association. OSS!

Sensei Dulce is a tremendous man and teacher. I was one of the original black belts when the dojo…read morewas opened and am honored to have been one of his students. Some of the best times of my youth were with the people, training, and friendships at the dojo. I am so blessed to have shared time with Sensei and my fellow students. Thank you to Andre and Washington Shotokan. Excellent organization.

love this place, my child has been going there for over 3 years now, the Sensei is great, really…read morefriendly and professional. We like the schedule because there's about 3 classes per day during the week so its nice for parents who work that take thier kids there or Adults that want to learn karate but can't go to the earlier class. I would highly recommend this karate establishment.

My son has been attending this dojo for about 5 months now and is doing very well. They have a…read moregreat Kinder Karate program which flows into their regular classes. The teachers all seem to have a great attitude and are dedicated.

Sensei Jim and Sensei Jeremy are incredible teachers. I highly recommend this for anyone looking…read moreto learn Karate, especially kids

They are the best in Redmond! My son loves to go there and looks forward to his classes!read more

They have the best half guard tuesdays sessions ever! Great…read morefriendly environment and wonderful professor that teaches kids and adult classes.

Our 5-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter love this Jiu-Jitsu place! It's very clean, coaching is…read moreexcellent, and they make it so much fun. Highly recommend

I was basically raised in this dojo....I started when I was 11 years old, and now as a young adult,…read moreI still consider it my home. I trained here for years before becoming a children's instructor, which was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. Koei Kan Martial Arts Academy in Bellevue is the kind of place that becomes a part of your family, a place where you sweat, where you push yourself, where you grow, and where you learn. One of the most unique things about this dojo is that often families train together, kids and parents of all ages side by side. It really is a place for family, and it's changed my life.

This is an awesome dojo, and can't say enough good things about this place…read more This dojo is definitely more on the fighting/kumite side of karate, while other traditional aspects of karate are taught, everything with this style goes back to kumite/fighting in the end. Sparring is freeform and rarely point although point fighting is taught as it's apart of the system. They also practice bogu kumite which if your unfamiliar with I suggest looking it up! The sensei's/students are very mindful about limitations and will meet you wherever you are. Throws/take downs and ground fighting are also heavily focused on. Many students cross train in this system and bjj, the school also hosts bjj(gi/no gi) events and often hold training events with other styles. Again everyone is super mindful of limiations/experience and will meet you where you're​ at. On the lighter side kata (empty hand and weapons) are also taught and comes from a shudokan/shuri-te background. Bunkai (application of kata), nage (throws/takedowns/self defense techniques) are also taught and focused on. To sum it all up, this dojo is great no matter where you are in martial arts (new or experienced), great for kids/family's too, and offer flexible training times throughout the day. It's well worth checking out!

I've been with the Zen Dragon martial arts community for 8 years now. (Even before they were called…read moreZen Dragon.) I recently moved to Mercer Island and have found my transition between the dojo locations very easy and the senseis here were super helpful with getting me up to speed where I needed to be. This community is one of a kind, and everyone lifts each other up. You find your friends and your people here. Love it!

My whole family trains here. The staff are friendly and great with kids, teens, and adults…read more Definitely the best Mercer Island martial arts dojo!

I met one of the black belt yabin and he been doing shalion Kung fu since he was little and he told…read moreme it made him want to learn wushu and more connect to to his culture

I've been training here for about three months now and I highly recommend it…read more Everyone here is so helpful and very friendly! Shifu Zhou is an awesome instructor. If you have questions, everyone is eager to help. The location is tucked away in between several car dealerships so it can be easy to miss, but usually there is a sign out by the road advertising the free trial class. I really wish more people knew about it! It's my favorite part of the week. :)

Posting on behalf of my wife and son We love the passion,…read moreskill and dedication that Shihan and Sensei bring to class everyday. Students greatly benefit in this environment where karate is the primary focus along with respect, discipline etc. Other places make you sign contracts etc...Not this one. In fact they even offered us trial classes to evaluate fit and get a feel of the environment. We have been going since 2017 and highly recommend Eastside Kyokushin.

I've been training with Eastside Kyokushin since early 2007 - that being said, my perspective is of…read morea long-term student. This dojo has come a long way from training in a park, out of a house, renting space from an Aikido dojo to having our own dedicated dojo space. I've researched cross-training and I've come to realize it's incredibly rare to find a place to train that isn't commercialized and profit driven. Eastside Kyokushin is a registered non-profit - there are no contracts, hidden fees or strings attached. The monthly dues are incredibly low ($50/mo.) You show up, sign a standard waiver, train hard and learn something new. Training is largely made up of challenging cardio workouts, basics, kata, self-defense and sparring. One notable difference from us vs. most other karate dojos you'll find is; we are full contact and primarily don't use pads. This is a deal breaker for some, but you need to be okay with not only hitting/kicking an opponent but being hit/kicked in return. We train for practicality and we adapt based on your experience, so if you have no experience you'll start with the basics. The bottom line is whether you're looking to get into better shape, learn self-defense, how to be a fighter or just to expand your current skillset you can't go wrong with Eastside Kyokushin.

I started here in September of 2011. Everyone has been so patient and kind, positively encouraging…read moreme every step of the way. They truly are interested in seeing you succeed and learn. World class instruction. Classes for all from first timers to serious blacks belts.

I have a great admiration for this Dojo. I was a student around 4 or 5 years back and I must say,…read moreSensei Minakami SHIHAN is amazing. He is disciplined, strategic and very focused and sincere in his teachings. This is not a school that is there for a fad or just skimming over karate, Sensei really cares about his students and is deeply devoted to Karate. I was a blue belt, woman, but he did not differentiate between me or the brown or black belts. We were taught with the same diligence and respect. I remember I was even made to spar with brown/blue belts which increased my focus and confidence. Also, there were exercises at the end of class and all of us, were made to do those together. If I ever get back into Karate I will go back to this dojo. I wish more people could discern the difference between a mediocre teacher and a really sincere and devoted teacher like Sensei Minakami. Like others have said, they are not here to collect money but really are interested and sincere about imparting a good teaching in Karate. It is definitely worth going there and getting at least one lesson because that will give you a good idea of what this dojo is all about. I must also compare this dojo to the one I went to in Bothell which was horrible. Why? Because the Sensei (teacher) himself was very arrogant and harsh, even with kids. He was very brusque and you could tell that if you pushed him a bit he could get violent. I am glad I have experienced the previous dojo because that really put me off and I could appreciate Minakami even more. Especially as a woman, if you feel you intimidated, this is one dojo where you will be respected and not considered to be too "weak" for other tough exercises or katas. Sensei's daughter is also a black belt I believe so he has first hand experience with mentoring women.

This has been a great dojo for our kid - Sensei Eric is amazing with the kids…read more Definitely recommend.

We've been training for about a year now and have nothing but great things to say about Karate…read moreWest. Staff is amazing, scheduling is easy with multiple classes and the ability to switch between class times if needed to accommodate life's challenges. Recommend this to anyone who asks