Arizona Shotokan Karate

I started practicing karate in the early 1980’s When I was just 10 years old. Not too long ago I moved from New York City to Chandler Arizona. I have looked for a good Traditional Karate school similar to the school I attended back east but have come up short. Finally I found Arizona Shotokan in Glendale and met the head instructor Tom Hyder. Mr Hyder was very friendly and polite I was impressed by his knowledge and instruction in Traditional Karate.
I travel 2 hours round trip just to attend karate classes believe me there are tons of karate schools that I pass on the way there but none of these schools compare to the instruction taught at Arizona Shotokan.
It’s not just about paying tuition and attending a class they really are genuinely interested in helping you learn and improve. Plus all the students their have made feel super welcomed. I feel at home.
They are also internationally recognized by one of the most traditional organization in Japan, Karatenomichi World Federation KWF.
If you want to train in karate as they do in Japan this is the place to go to.

Great classes for kids! They know how to keep the kids attention. The instructors are great. it takes a lot to keep my son focused they make it happen.