Woodlands Shotokan Karate is an outstanding dojo with a strong focus on discipline, respect, and real martial arts fundamentals. The instructor, Sensei Livotto, is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in each student’s growth, whether you’re a beginner, an experienced martial artist, or a parent enrolling a child. Training is structured and traditional Japanese, with an emphasis on proper technique, fitness, and character development. The environment is welcoming, creating a great balance that helps students build confidence, focus, and self‑control. You can tell Sensei Livotto cares deeply about preserving authentic Shotokan karate while making... read full review
June 2025
I came to know this school strictly based on the response I got in a phone call. I wanted help on a particular skill. Dennis Livotto Sensei was willing to meet with me earlier in the day (before his classes began) and work on my specific martial skill request.
He didn't have to do that.
The education I received made such a difference that I was intrigued. What must his classes be like? I JUST HAD to try a few days out. By the time my week of free trial was over, I KNEW I wanted to be a full member of this great dojo!
You will work hard, you will sweat, you might feel confused at first BUT you are NEVER... read full review
July 2024
If you are looking for real Karate training this is the place, there are many martial arts schools in the area that are named as karate and they just teach something totally different. But at this dojo, Sensei Dennis will ensure you will learn Karate the correct way, as well to be respectful, disciplined and at the same time enjoy the classes. I highly recommend this place!
Woodlands Shotokan Karate is an outstanding dojo with a strong focus on discipline, respect, and real martial arts fundamentals. The instructor, Sensei Livotto, is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in each student’s growth, whether you’re a beginner, an experienced martial artist, or a parent enrolling a child.
Training is structured and traditional Japanese, with an emphasis on proper technique, fitness, and character development. The environment is welcoming, creating a great balance that helps students build confidence, focus, and self‑control. You can tell Sensei Livotto cares deeply about preserving authentic Shotokan karate while making... read full review
I came to know this school strictly based on the response I got in a phone call. I wanted help on a particular skill. Dennis Livotto Sensei was willing to meet with me earlier in the day (before his classes began) and work on my specific martial skill request.
He didn't have to do that.
The education I received made such a difference that I was intrigued. What must his classes be like? I JUST HAD to try a few days out. By the time my week of free trial was over, I KNEW I wanted to be a full member of this great dojo!
You will work hard, you will sweat, you might feel confused at first BUT you are NEVER... read full review
If you are looking for real Karate training this is the place, there are many martial arts schools in the area that are named as karate and they just teach something totally different. But at this dojo, Sensei Dennis will ensure you will learn Karate the correct way, as well to be respectful, disciplined and at the same time enjoy the classes. I highly recommend this place!