USA Karate provides a great atmosphere for families who want to learn not only about Traditional Karate but about life itself. You only have to look at the quality of the kids who have grown up in Shihan Joni's system to really respect not only their Martial Arts technique but also their outlook in life. The students who have moved on to other chapters of their lives are always coming back to train and re-focus their lives. It's a very welcoming dojo which touches not only Traditional Karate but also Non-Traditional Self Defense. I would and have recommended this to dojo to everyone....###Irwin

We have found a dojo that is truely world class and love it! One of the biggest strengths of USA Karate is it's diversity of students and their backgrounds. Personal attention is given to each student to help them acheive their goals. Training is taught in a committed, motivated, authentic atmosphere with an emphasis on safety at all times.The Shihan (master teacher) and her staff are knowledgeable, warm, caring and and dedicated to the success and wellbeing of each student. Look no further, this is the dojo of choice!

In just four short months our kids have developed a love of Karate! The instructors are wonderful teachers and very welcoming to new students. They are careful to explain the whys of everything they teach. My kids have stayed interested and enthusiastic to go to each class. Great way to get exercise, learn the art of Karate, and develop self confidence. We recommend it highly!

Top Ten Reason why USA Karate is the best Dojo around in no particular order######1. World Class Instructor who actually take time to teach and train###2. We train in traditional Japanese karate use/learn the Japanese Langauge often###3. Empower the students to be leaders by allowing them to lead class warm-up###4. Allowing Advanced Students to teach the lower ranks###5. Safety is always first and the kids are well taken care of###6. We train very hard with a huge focus on form###7. We have late class start time for those with a long commute time###8. We have a Saturday family class which can be used to make-up weekday missed class###9. World renowned special guests to give seminars on self-defense###10. We get the opportunity to compete in tournaments national and international

As a student of USA Karate I can attest that it is a wonderful business and community for any age. It is an excellent source of excercise, competition, community, and moral character. There is no other Martial Arts school in the area that can compare with the commitment to its students and the skill found at USA Karate. Children enrolled in USA Karate are notorious for growing up as wonderful people. And I know: they're my friends and dojo siblings.

USA Karate in Shoreline has proven to our family over the years to be ethical, caring over the growth of each student and appropriate to individual needs. The capable owner and staff maintain concern over safety within the dojo as well as the safety of each student in their daily lives. ######Having watched new students walk in with any number of personal imbalances (common to each of us in varied presentations), it has been a delight to see each one grow, flourish and gain mental as well as physical balance over time. This can only be achieved in a dojo that has positive influences, where belts are earned with sweat.######The investment of one's valuable time and money at this dojo has a high return of self-confidence, pride, community support, friendship and personal gain. While the dojo has a humble exterior to its locale, it is a business that has maintained hours of operation without overcharging the students, because care of the art is more important. ######To sum, this doj

USA Karate is so much more than karate moves! Your child will gain wonderful life skills such as self confidence, setting and attaining goals, and respect for others. At optional tournaments students learn about doing one+s best and the camaraderie that comes from competing as an individual and as part of a team.

USA Karate is an excellent self-defense and karate-do facility. The relations made there are lasting and the experiences are truly life-changing. Anyone looking for a good dojo should definitely consider this wonderful school!