Empowering Lives Through Karate
Welcome to the Family Karate Center
The Family Karate Center is a value-priced karate school that has been serving the Eugene, OR community for over a decade. Our mission is to provide a safe, fun, and friendly environment where students of all ages can become highly skilled in karate and self-defense. We believe that martial arts is about more than just physical skills; it's also about building self-esteem and life skills. We want our students to be champions in life!
Our Programs
At the Family Karate Center, we offer a wide variety of classes for students of all ages and skill levels. Our programs include:
- PreKarate: A program designed for children aged 3-5 years old. This program focuses on introducing children to the basic movements and concepts of karate in a fun and engaging way.
- Kinder Karate: A program designed for children aged 5.5-7 years old. This program builds on the foundation established in the PreKarate program and introduces more advanced movements and techniques.
- Homeschool Program: A program designed for homeschooled children of all ages. This program provides a structured physical education option for homeschooled students.
- Family Hour: A program designed for families to train together. This program is a great way for parents and children to bond while learning valuable self-defense skills.
- Introductory Special: A program for new students to try out our karate school. This program includes 8 classes and a karate uniform for $69.00.
- Youth Karate Program: A program designed for children aged 6-11 years old. This program focuses on building physical fitness, discipline, and self-confidence.
- Afterschool Program: A program designed for elementary school students. This program provides safe and structured afterschool care that includes karate instruction, homework help, and fun activities.
- Teen/Adult Program: A program designed for students aged 13 and up. This program focuses on building physical fitness, self-defense skills, and mental discipline.
Instructors
Elida Wagner Stewart Shihan Sensei is the owner and chief instructor at the Family Karate Center. She has a 6th degree black belt in Shudokan Karate-do and has been teaching karate for over 30 years.
Jeff Wagner Sensei, Elida's brother, is a third degree black belt and has been teaching for more than 12 years. He has a bachelor's degree in Pastoral Studies from Eugene Bible College.
Our Facility
The Family Karate Center is located at 577 River Road in a 5300 square foot building. We have plenty of parking and the entrance is on the backside of the building. Our state-of-the-art training facility includes a spacious mat area, heavy bags, and training equipment.
Schedule
We offer a variety of classes throughout the week to accommodate our students' busy schedules. Our class schedule is available on our website and is updated regularly.
Testimonials
"Sensei, you are the most awesome sensei! Thank you so much for having confidence in us and encouraging us to do this! You're awesome and I love you! You've given us the tools and the belief in ourselves to excel in karate and in life." - Collette Whittaker, Black Belt Mom
"My family has trained here and we love it! The school integrates character building into the classes and includes people of all ages and abilities to participate. The instructors are very encouraging. You can expect to get a great workout as a whole family, and learn valuable skills in self-defense." - Diana Williams
Join Us
We invite you to join the Family Karate Center and become a part of our martial arts community. Contact us today to schedule your first class!
General Impression
The reviews provide a clear picture of the Family Karate Center, with most reviewers praising the center and its instructors, while one reviewer had a very negative experience.
Positive Aspects
Instructors and Teaching Style
The instructors, particularly Sensei Elida and Sensei Jeff, were praised for their patience, discipline, and uplifting approach to teaching. They were credited with helping students build confidence, character, and self-defense skills.
Family-Friendly Environment
Reviewers appreciated the center's family-friendly environment, with classes available for all ages and abilities. Many reviewers mentioned the positive impact on their children, including increased confidence and character development.
Self-Defense and Martial Arts Training
The center's self-defense classes were praised for being informative and fun, with instructors teaching valuable skills in a safe and controlled environment.
Facilities and Overall Experience
Most reviewers were happy with the facilities, finding them clean and well-maintained. The overall experience at the Family Karate Center was described as positive, enriching, and highly recommended.
Negative Aspects
Facilities and Safety Concerns
One reviewer had a very negative experience, citing safety concerns, including potholes in the parking lot, poor lighting, and a cold and unclean facility.
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