Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Traditional Karate Classes in Chandler, AZ
Founded in 1971, Karateaz.Com has upheld the highest standards of the Japan Karate Association, building strength, character, and lifelong friendships through traditional Shotokan Karate training and cultural exchange. Our chief instructor, Chuck Coburn, brings over 56 years of experience as a 7th-degree black belt, offering expert instruction for adults and youth in self-defense, competition, physical fitness, stress relief, and mental well-being. We cultivate physical and mental strength through dedicated training, developing strong character and positively impacting society. Our programs are designed by trained professionals to assist students in achieving optimal fitness while learning valuable self-defense disciplines. With a focus on traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate, we provide a supportive community for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.Our dojo fosters a welcoming atmosphere akin to a small family of committed, like-minded individuals across various age groups. Students earn belts through hard work, practice, skill, dedication, and effort, with instructors providing personalized guidance to maximize results. We emphasize respect, humility, and discipline while promoting a healthy lifestyle and fitness regime. Our legacy of excellence spans decades, with a proven track record of transforming lives through martial arts training. We invite you to become the next link in the chain of traditional Shotokan Karate by joining our Japan Karate Association.
Services
Karate Classes
Private Lessons
Family Discounts
Rank Exams
Tournament Training
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of experience in traditional Shotokan Karate instruction
- Our instructors provide personalized guidance tailored to individual student needs
- We emphasize character development alongside physical training
- Our dojo fosters a supportive family-like community environment
- We maintain direct lineage from Master Gichin Funakoshi's traditional teachings
Associations and certifications
- Japan Karate Association
What people say
Exceptionally talented instructors
Welcoming atmosphere like family
Transformative life experience
Exemplary teaching ability
Superior instruction quality
Services
Karate Classes
Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate classes develop physical fitness, confidence, and character. Our Chandler-based programs suit all ages and skill levels, combining self-defense techniques with mental discipline. Students benefit from expert instruction in a supportive community environment that emphasizes respect, humility, and personal growth through authentic martial arts training.
Private Lessons
Personalized karate instruction tailored to individual goals and skill levels. Private sessions offer focused attention for technique refinement, competition preparation, or accelerated learning. Our experienced instructors provide customized feedback to maximize progress in physical conditioning, self-defense applications, and traditional Shotokan Karate principles.
Family Programs
Multi-member martial arts training with discounted rates for families. Our family-friendly environment promotes shared growth in discipline, fitness, and character development. Participants receive age-appropriate instruction while building stronger family bonds through common goals and mutual support in traditional karate practice.
Rank Examinations
Official JKA-sanctioned color belt promotion exams assess technical proficiency and understanding of Shotokan principles. Testing sessions evaluate students' progress in kata, kumite, and kihon while maintaining traditional standards. Family members receive discounted rates for simultaneous examinations during scheduled testing events.
Tournament Training
Specialized instruction for competitive karate athletes focusing on tournament strategies, advanced techniques, and mental preparation. Our proven training methods develop skills in sparring, forms, and point fighting while maintaining traditional Shotokan foundations. Students gain confidence and experience through structured competition preparation programs.
People
Chuck Coburn
Owner / Head Instructor
7th-degree black belt with 56 years of experience, training under Master Shojiro Koyama since 1969. Served as Karateaz.Com's chief instructor since 1971, emphasizing traditional Shotokan principles while fostering character development through martial arts training.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for karate classes?
We offer instruction for all ages, including children as young as 5, teens, adults, and seniors.
Do you offer trial classes for beginners?
Yes, we provide a free first class with no obligation, including loaner uniforms for trial participants.
What payment methods do you accept for tuition?
We accept cash, checks, and credit cards (with a $5 processing fee) for monthly tuition payments.
Are private lessons available for focused training?
Private lessons are available by appointment for in-person or online sessions with our experienced instructors.
How often are belt promotion exams held?
Color belt exams occur periodically throughout the year, with specific dates announced in advance.
What makes JKA Arizona different from other martial arts schools?
We maintain direct lineage from Master Gichin Funakoshi's traditional Shotokan teachings with over 50 years of local experience.
