About Lakewood Dojo

 

Since 1995 The Lakewood Dojo has been the premiere martial arts school in the Pacific Northwest. Our unique training and learning process instills strength and discipline in a friendly, fun, and family oriented environment. Our student body includes everyone from all walks of life, from ages 4 to 70. Whether you and/or your child seek to improve mental focus, physical prowess, or self protection, The Lakewood Dojo is your solution!

We offer ongoing beginner classes so you can start at anytime. Schedule your complimentary trial class today.

 
 

Clean & Safe

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Our school consists of 5000 sq. ft., kept immaculately clean. Included are 4 1000 sq. ft. training floors with additional dressing, break and restrooms, and a comfortable wi-fi accessible lobby.

Modern

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Our main training area includes the finest mats available for the safety and comfort of our students.

Spacious

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Our secondary matted room is available for extra practice, or as necessary to provide plenty of training space.

 

Our Commitment

The Washington Karate Lakewood Dojo is dedicated to cultivating the individual excellence of each of its students. This is achieved through the process of instruction in karate-do. Herein the students learn skills and values necessary to develop their personal best, so that they will approach life with courage, confidence, and the will to prevail. For over 25 years, we have succeeded in this mission by adhering tenaciously, and without compromise, to the following precepts:

 
 

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Provide instruction that is true to the spirit of traditional karate-do, a code of ethical behavior having self-enlightenment and community betterment as its end goals.

2.

Provide instruction in state of the art technical skills, commensurate with worldwide standards of excellence, opening all avenues of opportunity to each student as s/he advances in his/her training.

3.

Train and certify its instructors to insure that the instruction delivered to the students is current, consistent and of the highest quality.

4.

Provide the same high quality instruction to all of its students-adults and children alike, without regard to age, ability, or gender.

5.

Provide a disciplined and structured educational environment in which all students are treated with respect, compassion and dignity.

6.

Hold the physical safety of all its students as one of its highest priorities.

 

7.

Work with the community and private sector to advance a correct and proper understanding of the meaning and benefits of traditional karate-do.

 

Our Team

 
  • Sensei Charles Sweigart

  • Sensei  Tünde Nagy-Sweigart

  • Sempai John McMillian

  • Sempai Kizzy Davis

  • Sempai Todd Canfield

  • Sempai Jean Boelk

  • Sempai Nicholas Boelk

  • Sempai Christopher Penna

  • Sempai Matthew Hillyer

  • Sempai Milan Twining

  • Sempai Ryan Watts