My partner loves this karate dojo. The facilities are clean, and the Shihan here is spectacular. It…read moreis friendly to both beginners and highly trained individuals. The prices are fair, and classes are offered on all week days. I highly recommend this karate dojo!

I was trained with Okinawa Karate and Shihan Arakaki for less than a year but I was absolutely…read moreimpressed with the technique, support, sparring time, & teaching styles of Shihan Arakaki. Not only did he teach us the effective way to defend ourselves but also the how and why behind it. His words and advice are memorable and applicable to life. I've moved out of state a while ago but still remember the great time we had back then. I'd definitely sign my kids up for it if we were to live in town. I've seen several youth that were trained since they were little and grew up to be fine young people. Highly recommend Shihan Arakaki and the dojo to anyone looking for a great place for you or your loved ones to be trained in Karate. Life-changing experience for sure!

I highly recommend this dojo. Coaches who emphasize technique and fundamentals are important to me…read moreand this one is AWESOME. He is highly focused on building a foundation for superior athletes in younger students. He is able to teach focus and discipline through athletic performance from black belts to brand new students. I am so impressed by this facility and I am so grateful to have found it! My son wanted to try karate for so long and we are so glad we found this program! Now, both my my kids are ninjas in training. We're headed to our first tournament clinic next week and plan to participate in more as the kids get older. What a great hardworking, team environment! Please come support this incredible local business.

From the owner: We practice Shotokan, Japanese Style Karate. Our chief instructor is Shihan Marius Gilca, 6th…read moredegree black belt. We offer classes for age 4 and up. Please visit our website for more information or give us a call! Come in for a free lesson!

My daughter has been going to this karate program for over a year. She likes her instructors Sensei…read moreCole and Anastacia and enjoys the lessons. I wanted her to know how to defend herself in case she needs it one day and I believe she is on the right track in this karate program. They use a space inside the C & C Ballet Academy to offer their lessons. The building is behind some other businesses and hard to find since the entrance from Redwood Rd is very narrow and easy to miss. Once inside, the parking is large and easy to find a spot even on the busy days.

My son has attended Karate at this location for 7 months. I know the owner will likely try and…read morediscredit my review, but I feel that it is important for people to see. My wife brought up an issue we had (an overly religious paper that had to be done so my kid could get his next belt) and we feel the owner/instructor handled it very poorly. We only wanted to discuss an alternative to the assignment. He responded with anger, was very rude, and unwilling to even remotely have a civil discussion. The assignment is not why I'm writing this review, but because of the way he treated my wife. She was kind and diplomatic, but he didn't show the same level of respect. I noticed over the 7 months that he had a short temper with the kids, but I didn't realize the extent until now. I don't trust him with my child anymore, and If I were you I wouldn't trust him with yours either.

Me and my son are both in the teen - adult class; we have been for months…read more This is one of the greatest experiences I have had doing something with my son (sports). Austin has created an amazing environment from beginners as young as 5 to adults of all ages. I am proud to tell people that we train out of BLK Ft Union; and we both look forward to earning our black belt(s) some day.

He is the best of the best out there and can't find any one even close to what he is not only does…read morehe take the time to teach his students he teaches them correctly and with the up most respect

hello i think thony is great person and good master, but is to old and he no can run the class, his…read moreassistant jody is arogant, she make me feel inconfor, because is so rude few times, her son run the class most the time but is a kid and he only en focus more in his friends the teach all the rest the class, I which when I go there tonny more young and can teach more the students, then have a chipper price but you pay more in stuff, and extra compair the other place, them clos for winter and extend the class when is no your fold, for charge 1 month the you ready no get class, so I think this place need be run for some asisten the have actitude and kynd persons, no the arogant jody, and tonny is to old is why he no run the place, most the time is Simon one kid the is no serious,

Can I take a minute to give a big shout out to my dojo! I've been studying here at WestWind for the…read morepast 5.5 years now, and little did I know how much it would change my life. I came into contact with the studio at the What Women Want Expo in April of 2017, and Mr. Kaneshiro, our head master of all three schools (Midvale, Sandy, and Kearns) was giving out VIP cards and had the promo of try a free month of karate for Women's month when you buy a gi ($20). I thought I'd try it for just the month, and a month got me interested enough to try a year. I didn't think I'd stay past a year, but here I am 5.5 years later having grown mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually and still working towards my black belt. To say this dojo has been life changing is an understatement for me, as I am not the same person who started 5.5 years ago. I have gained so much more confidence in myself as a person, and have learned to let go of a lot of the unnecessary junk that weighs one down in the day to day. I've also learned curriculum, which is broken down in each rank, continue to work on katas, and have been creating my own techniques, as required in the higher ranks. WestWind also has an annual Challenge (inter-school tournament) that challenges one to step outside their comfort zone to try something new or overcome the fear or performing in front of others. Our school is broken down into Early & Basic Skills (ages 3-6 y/o) and Karate 7 y/o+. It's great getting to learn alongside children and adults. You learn a great deal of control in the process. WWKS also has weapons and other techniques seminars throughout the year to prepare for disarming and future technique creations (for higher ranks). I can't say enough good things about the teaching and senseis (instructors). They really take the time to help you understand your movements, and they care about you personally. They want to see you succeed and surpass them. It's a big family with everyone working together to reach their goals and learn in the process. Thank you, WestWind! No

Great experience, we tried several karate places just to see what my daughter would like and she…read moreinstantly felt comfortable with the teachers and it was a very welcoming environment. She's now signed up and excited for her journey

We have 5 year old twins (B&G). Sensi Jason has program that is easy for the twins to understand…read moreand is a step by step process to teach them martial arts skills, responsibility and self control. He has a solid belt/badge system that encourages them to participate and achieve. We have been attending for 6 months and the twins enjoy going every time.

The place was clean.. we took my son for a trial class and I was not impressed. If he wasn't doing…read morethe move or stretch right the teacher didn't correct him half the time. A 2nd instructor came and had to help and it was only 3 boys in the class, if you let one do the move wrong 10 of the 15 reps they are doing I don't see how they will learn. They also told the kids this wasn't a place for smiling..? We found a better more friendly and fun class down the road that was also slightly cheaper.

Karate is great. It helps with so many things, self confidence, self control, discipline,…read morerespect... but what really takes it to the next level is a Sensei who you trust and believe in. Master Faber is that guy, he is amazing! We are so grateful for having found him and his dojo!

When I signed up I was kind of nervous and then I got comfortable here I'm a white belt and I think…read morethat all the masters here are great I really like the lessons. I recommend this place!

Absolutely ideal for women's self defense. I learned so much in a short time because of the caring…read moreinstructor, small class size, and relaxed atmosphere. I never felt judged or intimidated. It's women-only so there is nothing impeding your learning. They are the real deal. What are you waiting for ladies? Learn self-defense, it could save your life one day. I hope to return after my solo trip abroad to freshen up my skills. Sunny worked hard to get me ready in only a couple months for my trip. I can say without hesitation that I learned a ton and feel much more confident in traveling solo. Don't hesitate. Sign up. Show up. You won't regret it.

From the owner: We specialize in self defense classes for women, bully prevention for kids and teens, karate &…read morejujitsu classes for 6yrs-Adult, and preschool tumbling 1-5yrs.