Kanthak Karate

16505 SE 1st St, I, Vancouver, WA 98684

map16505 SE 1st St, I, Vancouver, WA 98684

About

Kanthak Karate offers karate classes that include specific training in boxing, knife techniques, and kicks. The program also offers birthday party options and extra events such as a Star Wars party and a water fight in the summer.

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Online options from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM and onsite options from 3:30 PM–8:00 PM, with 30-minute classes for ages 4–6 and 45-minute classes for ages 6–14

Kanthak Karate is led by instructors referred to as Mr. K, Kenny, Mr. B, and Mr. Kenny. The program is described as primarily youth based, with ages varying from 4–18 years old. It offers a beginner 30-minute class for ages 4–6 and 45-minute classes for ages 6–14, as well as birthday parties for all ages. The program describes its curriculum as a systematic program to develop focus, coordination, confidence, respect, and outgoing behavior while learning safety skills, and states that Mr. K has specifically designed the curriculum to balance and fine tune the ability to move the left and right sides of the body in concert and separately. It also describes the curriculum as sequential and developmental, progressively building, balancing, and equalizing the right and left sides of the body and brain, and notes that good technique is taught as immediately usable and as developing an attribute and transferable concept.

Kanthak Karate states that it has no contracts, no prize wheels, no gimmicks, and all-inclusive tuition, and invites families to schedule a free intro or book a free trial. The program notes that it is rated 5.0 based on 26 reviews powered by Google. Testimonials from parents and students describe the instructors as fantastic, knowledgeable, skilled, professional, and kind, and mention that classes are fun and engaging, with moves that change monthly between boxing, knife, kicks, and other sets. Multiple parents report long-term attendance by their children and mention extra events such as Star Wars parties, an annual water fight in the summer, and birthday parties. Several testimonials mention that there are no weird hidden costs.

Last updated February 28, 2026.

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