Kyokushinkaikan Colorado

Kyokushinkaikan Colorado offers kids and youth karate classes that follow the official IKO syllabus. The program also lists teen and adult karate classes, a Fight Class, a Kata & Bunkai (Application) Class, Gasshuku & Seminars, and Tournaments.

Programs

• Kids Aged 5-7 — 5-7 · Tuesdays & Thursdays @ Boulder JCC, 4:30pm-5:15pm; Wednesdays @ Arts Hub Lafayette, 4:00pm-5:00pm · $100–$150 per month · The kids' program is designed based on children's developmental age. Classes are structured and disciplined and follow the official IKO syllabus. 4 free, no-obligation trial classes are offered.
• Youth Aged 8-13 — 8-13 · Tuesdays & Thursdays @ Boulder JCC, 4:30pm-5:15pm; Wednesdays @ Arts Hub Lafayette, 4:00pm-5:00pm · $100–$150 per month
• Teen Program (14-16) — 14-16 · Coming soon · $160 per month · Addresses the challenges that come with a changing teenage body and mind. The Teach-to-Teach program is also introduced in this class once students have reached the appropriate level.
• Adults (16/17+) — 16 and above · Coming soon · $160 per month · Open to any age 16 and above. Full IKO syllabus is taught in this structured class.
• Fight Class — Coming soon · Students should have their own equipment (gloves, shinpads, mouthguard). This class is a prerequisite if students wish to compete in tournament. This is a no-gi class.
• Kata & Bunkai (Application) Class — Coming soon
• Gasshuku & Seminars — Throughout the year · Training camps and workshops/seminars are arranged throughout the year and may be based locally or countrywide. International training camps and seminars are by invitation only.
• Tournaments — Throughout the year · Local tournaments are scheduled throughout the year and are open to all IKO dojo members. National or international tournaments require a selection process.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $100–$160 per month
• General schedule: Kids and youth classes meet Tuesdays & Thursdays at Boulder JCC and Wednesdays at Arts Hub Lafayette. Teen and adult programs are coming soon.
• Facility hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00

About the provider

Kyokushinkaikan Colorado is a licensed dojo operated under the International Karate Organisation Kyokushinkaikan (IKO) and President Kancho Shokei Matsui in Japan. It is a sub-branch of Kyokushin Karate New York and Branch Chief Shihan Katsuhito Gorai. The dojo states that Kyokushin means ULTIMATE TRUTH and emphasizes perseverance, improvement, humility, confidence, focus, patience, determination, hard work, and achievement. The community note says everyone is welcome.

Classes follow the official IKO syllabus. Gradings are scheduled twice per year and are by invitation only. No classes were listed for Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Pro rata rates are available for students not starting at the beginning of the month.

What families say

“The Martial Way begins and ends with Courtesy” — Sosai Masutatsu Oyama (Founder of Kyokushin Karate)

Last updated November 6, 2026.