KANTHAK KARATE

No Contracts, No Prize Wheels, No Gimmicks.


Hours
Online 9AM – 8PM
Onsite 3:30PM – 8PM
360-260-5115
16505 SE 1st St I, Vancouver, WA 98684

Why Kanthak Karate?

There’s a lot to consider when picking a school, and a lot of pressure to get it right. So start by asking yourself these questions:

Could your child benefit from becoming more focused, coordinated, confident, respectful, and outgoing?

Would you rest easier if you knew you child was in a systematic program to develop these attributes, while learning safety skills?

Have you ever wondered if Martial Arts training could make a difference in your child’s life?

Have you heard stories of children making life transforming changes from Martial Arts Training?

There is a school on every corner today- How do you know where to go?

All the school says the same things “Fitness, Discipline, Confidence, Self Defense!”. How do you choose?

Did you try somewhere, enroll your child for a few classes, and have it be bad fit for your child?

Did the enrollment process remind you of a car dealership?

Do long term contracts make you think; “If we like classes, and see the benefits, we will keep going, why is this necessary?”

Balancing the Brain

Many people are familiar with the idea that the right brain is linked to creativity, intuition, and the arts, and that the left brain is more related to the logic, analytic, and executive functions. The brain hemispheres control the opposite sides of the body.

If a person is more reliant on one side or the other it can create an imbalance in their available resources, experience, and emotions. 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, to insure that the student has the best result in brain balancing.

This is where many of the unexpected benefits of martial arts derive from. Who would think that karate classes could make a person calmer? This is a result of more and stronger connections in the corpus callosum, the connection between the brain hemispheres. Creative people (right brainers) can benefit by accessing more structured planning brain function. Logical people (left brainers), can learn to relax and let their intuiton play a greater role.

Modern neurological studies are confirming that movement is necessary for proper brain development, and that the quality of the movement can impact the benefits. Using the latest research Mr. K validated his previous methods, or adapted them to maximize the benefits. The curriculum is sequential, developmental, and progressively builds, balances, and equals out the right and left sides of the body, and by doing so the right and left sides of the brain.

A parent with experience in other movement modalities commented, “Wow, this is really high level physical OT (occupational therapy), but you have the advantage because the kids like doing it, and don’t get bored after they learn it.”

Making Use of the Culture

Kanthak Karate is primarily a youth based program. Ages varying from 4-18 years old.

Martial Arts are in a very unique position, because children both expect and accept a level of discipline that other activities lack. They learn this from watching the Ninja Turtles interact with their teacher, and the Kung Fu Panda, etc. It is an excellent opportunity to help the students improve themselves, and therefore improve their lives. It is very powerful for a parent to have another non-custodial adult reinforcing the behavior expectations they encourage at home.

Immediate Usability

In Mr. K’s system, a good technique is one that is immediately usable as taught, develops an attribute, teaches, and communicates a transferable concept that the student can use to further their understanding on their own.

Our Services

All inclusive tuition

Beginner 30min Class
$130

Ages 4-6



Beginner 45min Class

$150

Ages 6-14


M/W 6:00PM
T/Th 4:30


Includes
Uniform, T-shirt, Belt

Birthday Party

$300

All Ages


Appointment


Includes
2 Hours of Non Stop Karate Action!

Kanthak Karate
5.0
Based on 26 reviews
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Dan CampbellDan Campbell
01:42 30 Mar 24
Best Karate school around. This is not the school to go to and just get a new colored belt every couple months. This is the school you go to and thoroughly learn all of the proper steps and techniques. Then you earn each of your belts when you know the material. This is a Master instructor whom the likes of any legendary dojo in Japan would be proud to see being taught in a foreign land. Both instructors are fantastic, knowledgeable, and really good with adults and children both. I have been so proud of the progress my children have made here over the years. You will not regret going there, and your kids will be engaged and feel proud of themselves.
Cleo BaxterCleo Baxter
02:04 28 Mar 24
Kanthak karate is amazing! The instructors are amazing and I totally recommend going there
Malach CarrMalach Carr
03:28 27 Mar 24
First off, I would highly recommend attending this school if your even thinking of martial arts, it’s super engaging with the moves we do and ever month we switch to different move sets boxing, knife, kicks, etc. I’ve been going for afew years now and even though I have my black belt I still go just to push myself and expand my knowledge. Thank you Mr. K, Kenny, and although he isn’t around anymore I’d like to thank Mr. B too.
Erika SaraccoErika Saracco
00:24 27 Mar 24
Mr. K and Kenny are amazing. I love watching my kids learn confidence and discipline, and they love how fun classes are. And the extra programs? Icing on the cake. No weird hidden costs or anything- just really awesome karate classes. We’ve been coming for a few months now and I’d give 10 stars if I could.
Max KamrenMax Kamren
01:46 23 Mar 24
Amy HumphreyAmy Humphrey
19:55 24 Feb 24
Mr. K and Mr. Kenny are incredible instructors! We started two of our young boys in lessons only about a month ago, and we have already seen an improvement in their listening, behavior, and confidence. They love going and always have fun!
AnnaAnna
07:13 15 Jan 24
Daniel WoodDaniel Wood
02:12 05 Jan 24
My boys have been getting lessons here for years. It has greatly improved their discipline, obedience and confidence.
Chennault FoxChennault Fox
18:18 30 Dec 23
This is a great studio, Mr. K and Mr. K are both skilled and professional teachers, while making it fun for the kids. They work hard and do a lot of extra fun events like a Star Wars party and a water fight in the summer. I like how they teach good manners and to respect your parents as well.
Sara WeaverSara Weaver
05:33 29 Dec 23
Mr. K and Mr. Kenny are great teachers. They are passionate about helping the students be the best humans they can be! They make class fun for the kids, and fun for the parents watching! I recommend Kanthak Karate without hesitation to anyone who has a child that might be interested in martial arts.
Chris VogtChris Vogt
01:55 29 Dec 23
Great for our girls! Building confidence, work ethic, respect, athletic ability & discipline.
Karen LooneyKaren Looney
02:52 28 Dec 23
We started kanthak karate for our younger son and are now taking our older son as well. Mr K and Kenny are both understanding of the challenges kids face focusing and still holding them accountable for their actions. It is a welcoming environment for beginners and we have enjoyed getting to know these gentleman.They throw great birthday parties and hold several events throughout the year for the students.
rico redobladorico redoblado
23:37 21 Dec 23
Kanthak Karate is awsome! My daughter has been since she was around 4, and is still going, aiming for her black belt.The teaching style is excellent, with easy to learn drills on how to protect yourself from an attacker! The teachers teach discipline and also very kind.They also have fun activies, like the annual waterfight in the summer. I would absolutely reccomened going here if you want to learn the vaulable skills of karate!
HJ Van MeterHJ Van Meter
03:17 20 Dec 23
The most professional, caring karate club! Every child is treated individually, encouraged, mentored, just like Mr. K would treat his own kids!!! 3 of our kids have benefited from Kanthak Karate!
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