Tokyo: Karate Experience with Former All-Japan Champion

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Tokyo, Japan

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn the basics of martial arts with this hands-on karate class in Tokyo, led by a former All-Japan champion with 20 years of experience. Begin with a series of stretches, then learn key techniques including punches, kicks, and blocks. Perfect for beginners, it’s a fun and active way to add something unique to your Tokyo trip. A karate uniform and pads are included for ease. The class lasts about 60 minutes.

Join a traditional karate class with a small group
Learn how to master the Standing Zen Training position
A central location means it's easy to reach by train
Bottled water is included for your convenience

What's Included

Karate Uniform(*Choose the option: "PRIVATE/90min Session with Karate Gi" when you book)
Kata Demonstration(*patterns of a variety of karate techniques)
Interactive Training Session with the Instructor
Punching/Kicking Pads
Bottled water

A bottle of water is included:)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Azumabashi Hall
1-chōme-23-27 Azumabashi, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0001, Japan
The experience will take place at either of these 3 venues. ・"Azumabashi Hall" near Asakusa station (Tokyo Metro Ginza line/Toei Asakusa Line) ・"BIG SHIP" near Kuramae station (Toei Asakusa/Oedo Line). ・"Mitsuboshi Global Asakusa", a martial art shop near Asakusa station

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 21 reviews

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Tokyo Karate one on one.

Carol_o, Nov 2025

This was a very good one on one Karate lesson, the instructor gave very clear instructions as the lesson progressed. My wife took lots of pictures and videos during the lesson which we now have as a collection to look at. The class took place in a room in a gym which was very comfortable and had a nice friendly feeling. I took a lot of water breaks which was needed and welcome. At the end I received a certificate which I am very proud of.

Highly Recommend!!

Merna_B, Nov 2025

Amazing experience 10/10! The instructor was super friendly and made it easy to follow! We learned many cool moves that I will definitely be trying out haha!

Sensei Ryo gave a great...

Brandon_S, Sep 2025

Sensei Ryo gave a great experience! He is a fantastic teacher who makes it fun, accessible, and challenging at the same time. A perfect mix of culture, fitness, and authentic Japanese martial arts. It was interesting to see the differences and similarities between countries practicing the same Kyokushin style.

Karate was great

Arthur_O, Sep 2025

My wife and I truly enjoyed the karate class we took from Ryo . It was a unique experience and the hour and a half went by so quickly. We were able to learn some basics from a former champion. Our guide/instructor was a great teacher and a very nice person. We were also able to work up a little sweat. We would suggest this to anyone who would like to learn the basics of karate from a good instructor and nice person. .

Karate lesson

Markus_W, Jul 2025

Good experience with skilled instructor! Ryo adjusts the level of the Karate lesson to suit the participants. I would have liked even more tailored lesson as I still was lacking the mobility to perform some kicks.

Very good course with the...

Sylvain_G, Apr 2025

Very good course with the appropriate pedagogy . Intense but not too much. We spend also some time to exchange after the course about cultural differences between the Japanese and French culture.

Great experience!

Alexis_S, Apr 2025

Great lesson with a super friendly and knowledgeable instructor. I’ve have some boxing and traditional martial arts experience when I was younger, so we also had some good conversations on general combat arts. Ryo is the perfect example of a humble sensei who clearly knows his art and it was really interesting to know more about Karate. Went through basic stances, punching and kicking techniques, some pad work and then finished with some sparring techniques. Overall a great experience and I definitely recommend this to anyone who’s up for a nice workout and who’s interested in martial arts!

A new perspective on my karate training

Susan_H, Dec 2024

Ryo was an excellent teacher with really good English. I have experience doing a different style of karate and he was able to customize the class to suit my level and offer a new perspective on my fighting skills. Working with him has improved my posture, stomach power and sparring skills.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hello Susan! Thanks a lot for having my karate experience and it was also great for me to have a guest who have been learning a different style of karate for a long time. As each guest has a different level and experience of martial arts, I am always happy to customize the contents of my class. I am really glad that you could improve your techniques!:)

Great Karate Class!

Ronin_B, Nov 2024

This was a very fun class, and I’m really glad I made this apart of my trip! Ryo clearly knew his craft and sought to teach the me the basics of stances, defending, and attacks. It was a good work out too, running through various exercises to get ready to train. I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in Martial Arts while in Tokyo, or any visitor looking for something fun to try.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you Ronin for having my karate experience and I am so pleased to know that you had fun learning karate mainly based on the basic stances, blocks and attacks. My class is designed for all the beginners of martial arts and those who would like to have a good workout. I really appreciate it!:)

An authentic karate experience 🥋👌❤️

Ana_P, Sep 2024

Ryo is a great sensei. 🥋 He was dedicated and kind. He is fluent in English and communication was precise. We had some karate experience from before, but it seems that he would also do great with complete beginners. We wholeheartedly recommend his class. 👌

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hello Ana! Thanks a lot for having my experience and I am pleased to hear that I could offer a decent lesson for those who have learned karate before like you guys🙏🥋 I would also be happy to teach begginers with clear and simple explanations. I truly appreciate it❗️

Great time!

Omi_E, Jul 2024

Very approachable and helpful. I was able to learn a lot and have a great workout. The experience overall was very memorable and I hope to return again someday!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you Omi for having my karate workout experience! It's really nice to hear you could learn a lot and work out through traditional karate practices. I appreciate your diligence during the whole lesson, and I am sincerely looking forward to having you again:)

Indispensable!

Ana_R, Apr 2025

Sensei Ryo es un gran maestro que nos dio una gran clase de Karate Kyokushin, convirtiéndose en una experiencia inolvidable. Se notan sus grandes conocimientos y su pasión por este arte marcial. Yo ya había hecho karate en el pasado y me ayudó mucho a corregir técnicas con las que había estado batallando. También compartió la importancia que tiene para él esta práctica. Fue un rato muy agradable aunque intenso, desde luego repetiría y lo recomiendo, tanto para gente que nunca haya practicado karate como para personas que sí lo hagan.　ありがとうございます!!!