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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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:
Is wearing mask required at Emerald City Karate?
Wearing a facemask is optional at Emerald City Karate. If 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:
ECK News & Upcoming Events
Greetings from the Dojo, Tobey Sensei will be giving a lecture about his experiences in Japan researching the karate-do of…
Our next belt tests will be Friday, September 24th & Saturday, September 25th. This test does not apply to Little…
There will be no classes on Friday, July 2nd, or Saturday, July 3rd. The dojo will be closed for in-person…
The dojo is closed for Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st. Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st: DOJO CLOSED
Our next belt tests will be Friday, June 11th, Saturday, June 12th, and Sunday, June 13th. This test does not…
Emerald City Karate is offering some great camps to help families out with child care during the coming months. We…
Our next belt tests will be Friday & Saturday, January 29th and 30th via zoom. This test does not apply…
As you might have seen on the news this morning, Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered broad restrictions and shutdowns for…
Since Sensei Tobey will be teaching a karate training retreat in Oregon from October 2nd to October 4th, there will…
New White Belt Zoom Class: Saturday 9:30am We’ve decided to add a new Zoom class on Saturday just for white…
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.“I first started training under Sensei Tobey in 2008. When I first started my training I was a pack-a-day smoker. I had tried to quit smoking many times but had failed. I promised Sensei I’d quit before my black belt test. I no longer smoke, and I believe that my training in Shudokan Karate under Sensei Tobey gave me the mental discipline that I needed to quit.”
-Thom E – Adult Karate Program
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“My 7-year old son and I have been going to Emerald City Karate for several years now. We have had a great time and always look forward to our family/youth class. As well as teaching about karate and Japanese culture and language, Sensei Tobey provides great lessons on how to work hard and patiently to succeed in anything. It’s also a great way to get mid-week exercise!”
Alan H – Youth & Family Program
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“Sensei Tobey is my son’s Karate teacher (we’re in the 4 to 6-year-old class). As a teacher of small children, I find him to be a wonderful combination of patience, discipline, and fun. He is very passionate about teaching Karate and it shows. He relates to the kids very well and can teach boys and girls equally, not only the physical skills of Karate but mental focus skills as well. It’s been a great experience for my son and I highly recommend Sensei Tobey and Emerald City Karate to anyone looking to enroll their child in a martial arts class. “
Yvette H (Karate Mom)
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Before joining Emerald City Karate I had no experience playing sports or participating in exercise programs because I didn’t like physical activities. So I didn’t expect I would be able to keep training for more than a month or so. But I found it to be fun immediately. The karate class has a variety of different subjects that keep students from being bored. Also, Sensei Tobey knows how to encourage students and allows them to have fun while feeling good about themselves. He likes telling jokes and making students laugh but his passion for teaching karate is always distinctive and serious. Because of his encouragement, I have kept training for a long time and even now I am training in Japan! Karate has taught me the joy of exercise and improved my concentration and it continues to teach many students to practice better manners and etiquette.
It is my pleasure to recommend Emerald City Karate for your exercise and experience in martial arts.
-Kaoru M: Adult Karate Program
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“I cannot say enough good things about the programs offered at Emerald City Karate. If you have children, this dojo (school) is a wonderful environment for them to learn traditional Japanese martial arts, self-discipline, and to have a great time!”
-Samantha: Karate mom
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