Westside Dojo
Sawtelle · 2130 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Westside Dojo has trained generations of Sawtelle kids in traditional karate, with instructors who make discipline feel like a game and respect feel like second nature. Belt testing days are a big deal, complete with a cheering section of parents and a lot of nervous excitement. Classes build focus and confidence that kids carry straight into the classroom.
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2130 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Sawtelle
We've been coming for months and Sensei Park still remembers every kid's name. after class my kid told grandma all about it on FaceTime that night. Genuinely one of the best activities we've tried on the Westside.
Sensei Park is fantastic with the kids — after class my kid told grandma all about it on FaceTime that night. Genuinely one of the best activities we've tried on the Westside.
Solid class, kid loves going every week. The little lot fills up fast so we just park around the corner. My kid told grandma all about it on FaceTime that night most weeks, which says a lot.
Sensei Whitfield has so much patience, after class my kid talked about it the whole car ride home. Genuinely one of the best activities we've tried on the Westside.
Can't say enough good things about Sensei Park. my kid went from nervous to remembering the whole kata in just a few weeks. Parking on the street can be tight right at pickup, but we've never circled more than a couple minutes. We'll be back every session.
Sensei Whitfield does a good job keeping everyone engaged. Would love a bit more communication about schedule changes, but my kid is genuinely remembering the whole kata now.
Solid class, kid loves going every week. A couple sessions felt rushed, but overall my kid is breaking a board for the first time and having fun.
Decent class overall, a few things could be smoother. Group sizes have crept up lately and it shows. Weekend parking gets crowded but there's usually a spot within a block. Kid still likes going, so we'll stick with it for now.
Sensei Whitfield is great, and overall we're really happy here. Would love a bit more communication about schedule changes, but my kid is genuinely earning a new belt stripe now.