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Charlottesville Shotokan Karate Club
1000 Belmont Ave, Charlottesville
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Amazing senseis, Dave and Ellen. This dojo is fantastic for both kids and adults, and the best part is that kids and adults can train together. From white belt to black belt, the training is demanding, authentic, and deeply rewarding. There’s a true community feel here; everyone is welcoming and supportive.
This is the real deal; you will learn real Karate, not a “McKarate” version with high-pressure sales tactics or fake/bought reviews. Couldn’t recommend it more!
I have been training with this club for over 3 years and I highly recommend to anyone who is interested in martial arts. Sensei Dave and Sensei Ellen made me feel incredibly welcome, and have fostered a great environment in which to train and learn this art. Their knowledge, as well as their passion and decades of experience, can be seen throughout all levels of the class.
The class is open to all ages, from young kids to working adults, to retired folks, and each person brings helps to foster a community where we all learn and help one another, while training our minds and bodies.
Charlottesville Shotokan Karate Club is a wonderful place! Our grandson started when he was 8 ½ years old and is now 9. He has thoroughly loved each and every class these past 6 months. The Senseis, Ellen and Dave Stackpole, are truly amazing. They have trained for 35 years and are proficient in their knowledge of Shotokan Karate. They are able to share their love and knowledge to all the students.
The class has a variety of students of all ages and experience. The class starts with a warm-up with all of the students and afterwards they are put into two groups – the beginners and the more advanced. All of the students in the Club are willing... read full review