Granite Forest Dojo

Our son joined Granite Forest Dojo December of 2023. Karate quickly became his favorite activity. He has gained coordination, strength and most importantly confidence. At Granite Forest everyone is treated as family. It is a welcoming environment for people of all ages. The dojo even offers birthday parties and special events. Our son was able to have his birthday there this year and they made it memorable for everyone.

I joined the dojo about a month ago, and my experience so far has been incredible. Everybody is super friendly, the atmosphere in the adult class is cheerful yet serious, and the instructors are all true experts in Shotokan. What really impressed me is how the classes are structured in a way that enables each student, regardless of rank, to receive the attention and guidance needed for improvement. I feel very fortunate to have discovered GFD, it is a gem waiting to be found!

Sensei Costa and Sensei Barbara. thank you so much for all that you do! You are both amazing teachers and have built an amazing Dojo. Each time I drop my daughter off I am grateful that she has such a wonderful place to train and build her confidence with awesome mentors to guide her!

My son was just recently at Granite Forest Dojo for a birthday party and I was really impressed. First off most kids birthday parties are crazy and chaotic but this was wonderfully organized and the kids had a lot of fun!! My son is wild and this party made me realize that signing him up for karate might be really great for him. We spoke to the owner and he was absolutely wonderful and gave us the run down of what the classes entail and pricing. I was thrilled with the way the party was handled and am now seriously considering signing him up for the classes.

Our daughter has been part of Granite Forest Dojo for three years, and we could not be happier. Their commitment to kind and considerate treatment of all students paired with a strong sense of discipline, challenge and focus have done wonders for our daughter. The community GFD has built is very special and they make everyone feel welcome!