Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas

The Okinawan Karate Club of Dallas offers the Youth Karate Program with beginner classes for ages 6-8 and 9-15. It also offers Okinawan weapons (kobudo) for advanced students, along with Arnis and Toei Jujutsu.

Programs

• Youth Karate Program — 6-8 y/o and 9-15 y/o · Beginner youth classes are separated into 6-8 y/o and 9 years and up. Advanced youth class opens at yonkyu (red tag).
• Adult Karate Program — 16 and up · Open classes 6 days a week · $75 per month · Members may attend all open classes for their program. No previous martial arts training required.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–16 years old
• Price range: $75 per month
• General schedule: Youth classes are for beginner youth in two groups: 6-8 y/o and 9 years and up. Adult classes are open 6 days a week.

About the provider

The club was founded in 1984 and has been in the Dallas area since 1984. Donna Mullett is the Head Instructor, and Cody Rogers and Chris Sopithakul are Co-Executive Directors. The club teaches Shobayashi Shorin Ryu and Shudokan karate and strives to maintain the styles and teachings passed down from the heads of its lineage.

• Okinawan weapons (kobudo) — advanced students · Taught to advanced students.
• Arnis — Offered by the club.
• Toei Jujutsu — Offered by the club.

Youth must be 7 years old to start training. You must be 16 years old to train in the adult class. No contracts. Dues cover all applicable classes. 30 day written notice to cancel membership. Students or legal guardians sign a standard liability waiver before trying their first class.

Last updated October 27, 2026.