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educate,
encourage
and empower
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Little Dragons,
Program
Ages 4 to 6
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Transported,
After School
Karate Program
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Summer Camps
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Welcome to
Emerald City Karate, Greenwood, Seattle

 World class martial arts instruction for children and adults right in your neighborhood!

Kids Karate(Ages 4-6)

Our youngest students experience the martial arts in a “Little Dragons” class where they develop improved listening skills and focus which leads to success at school. A positive self-image and “I can do it” attitude become ingrained while their motor skills progress giving them an athletic edge in other sports.

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Youth Karate(Ages 7-12)

Our exciting youth program offers not only an effective self-defense program in a thrilling and extremely fun environment but also a means for character development and discipline. The program improves focus and concentration, instills self-discipline and respect, improves performance in other sports, and develops a positive “I can do it!” attitude.

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Teen & Adult Karate

Experience the satisfaction of mastering one’s self through effective self-defense techniques and the life-changing philosophies of Martial Arts.  Unlock your limitless potential today!

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Special Events

Join us for unforgettable Birthday Parties, our monthly Parents’ Night Out Pizza/Nerf Wars Party, Self-Defense Seminars, and our Incredible Summer Camps! The excitement never stops!

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At Emerald City Karate

Where we educate, encourage, and empower

Located in the Greenwood neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, Emerald City Karate is a martial arts school that offers more than just an effective self-defense system.  We empower our students to live life at the highest level by encouraging them to discover their own unlimited potential.  Our program teaches life skills like leadership, goal setting, self-discipline, and respect to name just a few. We are dedicated to the improvement of the lives of our students and to the improvement of our community.

We offer classes for all ages from four-year-old Children to Adults, in age-specific classes.  We specialize in Traditional Karate and Practical Self-Defense.  We also offer Spring and Summer Camps, After School Programs, Sparring Classes, Weapons Classes, and Women’s Self-Defense Workshops. Stop by the dojo and we’ll help you live your best life!

We’re looking forward to welcoming you into our Karate Family!

New Student Information

Welcome to Emerald City Karate!

We're excited to welcome you at Emerald City Karate!

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How can I start at Emerald City Karate?

Most new students get started with our Two-Week Trial membership.

Our two-week trial membership includes:

  • an ECK Dojo T-Shirt
  • White Belt
  • Two Weeks of Unlimited Training

You can sign up for our two-week trial membership ONLINE.  Please click the red button below to learn how to sign up for the two-week trial.

How to Reserve your spots for our Karate Classes:

Reservation is REQUIRED for our evening karate classes.
Please RESERVE your or your child(ren)’s spots for all of our evening classes on Bookwhen.
Since we can only serve a set number of students in each class safely, please remember to reserve a spot for our classes ahead of time so we don’t have to send anyone home.  This also helps us to manage the size of each class.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Is wearing mask required at Emerald City Karate?

Wearing a facemask is optional at Emerald City KarateIf you would like to wear one, please bring your own facemask.

Little Dragons (Ages 4 -6)

  • For Little Dragons (Ages 4 – 6), you’re welcome to join our classes anytime.
  • All students in our Little Dragons class should be at least 4 years old.
  • Parents are welcome to join the class to help support any shy youngsters.

Students 7 & Older

  • For students aged 7 & older, we hold belt tests at the end of January, May, and September.  The new session starts at the beginning of February, June, and October.
  • It’s best to join no later than 2 months before the upcoming belt test.  This will help ensure you will be ready to rock during your first belt test!  Please email us at emeraldcitykaratestaff@gmail.com for the specific session start date.
  • New students age 7 & older will be joining our Beginners – White Belts.
  • New students age 12 & older will be joining our Teens & Adults classes (All Ranks).
  • If you’re transferring from other dojos or styles of martial arts, we can schedule a private meetup & assessment.  Please email us at EmeraldCityKarate@gmail.com for more information.

How to Reserve your spots for our Evening Karate Classes:

Reservation is REQUIRED for our evening karate classes.
Please reserve your or your child(ren)’s spots for our evening classes on Bookwhen.
We understand It’s easy to forget to reserve a spot.  We also do our best to accommodate non-reserved students on the mat.
However, since we can only serve a set number of students in each class safely, please remember to reserve a spot for our classes ahead of time so we don’t have to send anyone home.  This also helps us to manage the size of each class.  Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

2 week Trial
$29.99

Includes ECK T-Shirt and Belt!

2 weeks ago

Emerald City Karate
Huge congratulations to our newest black belts!Your dedication, perseverance, and hard work have brought you all to this incredible milestone, and we re so proud! Keep up the hard work. We can't wait to see where it takes you ne#blackbeltjourneyur#KarateJourneyu#seattlekaratea#greenwoodseattleattle ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

Emerald City Karate
We are so proud of Luca and Cooper for achieving their certificates!Congratulations on continuing your journey towards a black belt! #emeraldcitykarate #blackbeltjourney #HardWorkPaysOff #seattledojo ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

Emerald City Karate
Reminder that this Saturday, March 8th, we have a modified schedule!Please double-check your class time if you are in the Sand to Brown with Red Stripe class or the Black Belt and Black Belt Prep class. Have a good weekend, and we will see you in class! ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

Emerald City Karate
Just a quick reminder that we will be closed on Monday, February 17th, for Presidents' Day.Midwinter Break is also upon us!From February 18th to February 20th, we will be running a modified schedule, which is attached below.Please take a moment to review the changes, and let us know if you have any questions. See you in class!Best,Emerald City Karate ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

Emerald City Karate
Just a reminder that the dojo closed on Monday 2/17 for presidents day! ... See MoreSee Less
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