Portland Shotokan Karate Dojo
Matt Dishman Community Center, 77 Knott Street, Portland, OR 97212
About
Portland Shotokan Karate Dojo offers traditional Japanese Karate-do classes. It is open to beginners and to people with martial arts experience, and classes are held Monday 7:00-8:30pm, Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm, and Saturday 9:30-11:00am. The program notes that no special equipment is needed, and participants should wear loose clothing, a t-shirt, yoga clothes or sweats, and bring water.
Programs
- Portland Shotokan Karate Dojo — All are welcome · Monday 7:00-8:30pm; Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm; Saturday 9:30-11:00am · Traditional Japanese Karate-do classes; experienced black belt instructors; individual and family scholarships available; wear loose clothing, t-shirt, yoga clothes or sweats, and bring water.
At a glance
- General schedule: Monday 7:00-8:30pm; Wednesday 6:30-8:00pm; Saturday 9:30-11:00am
About the provider
The dojo started in 1997. The dojo leader is Stuart Iwasaki, who is a third degree black belt student of Tsutomu Ohshima, founder of Shotokan Karate of America. The mission statement says the study of Karate aims to improve a person’s overall quality of life by emphasizing courtesy, integrity, humility, justice, honor, and self-control.
Open to both beginners and those with martial arts experience. Please complete and sign the SKA Waiver on or before the first day of class. Classes are $15/class or $45/month.
Last updated October 1, 2026.
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