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Jeff RH
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A great community. Students learn life skills as well as self defense.

Samyak Sue
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Our son's 3rd grade teacher recommended Karate West because our son is super shy (unlike our oldest child!!) and we wanted to put him in something that would help build him up and bring him out of his shell. But when we got to our first lesson, our son wouldn't get out of the car!!! One of the teachers saw our struggles and she actually came out to the car and talked to him, encouraging him to just come inside and watch. It did the trick!! He only watched for a few minutes before jumping into class. He loved it and talked about it all night. It was a great day and he can't wait to go again next week!!

Jill Keck
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We all love Karate West. Our entire family takes lessons and the staff is knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They tie in school and community with the classes. It's great to be able to participate as a family.

Lucky Gunn
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Great place to learn Karate also to learn focus and discipline. Great for the kids. My aunt is a black belt and my son just started attending, he is six. His focus has improved already and his attitude and demeanor have also improved. I would recommend this place , definitely.

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Martial Arts & Fitness in Issaquah
Karate West

Sensei Jan Stockton

Co-Founder
3rd Degree Black Belt, Shudokan Karate

Certifications

3rd degree Black Belt, Shudokan Karate

Biography

Since co-founding Karate West 36 years ago, Sensei Jan Stockton has been the creative force behind many of the school’s signature children’s programs. With her enthusiasm and genuine love for kids, she developed well-known youth programs including Tiny Tigers, Little Dragons, Youth Demo Teams, Summer Camps, and Parents’ Night Out, shaping a positive martial arts culture rooted in character development.

Her passion and dedication have influenced generations of families across Issaquah and the Eastside. Jan believes children learn best when they feel engaged and supported and when learning is fun. Her programs combine traditional karate with creativity and positive energy to make every class an experience kids genuinely look forward to.

In 2021, Jan expanded her reach by founding Great Start Karate, offering live online karate classes for kids and flexible training options for families. Today, Great Start Karate provides Homeschool PE karate classes and convenient at-home martial arts training for students across the U.S. and Canada, making high-quality karate instruction accessible to families everywhere.

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