Nakata Dojo

Nakata Dojo Nakata Dojo is a premier martial arts school offering expert training in karate, self-defense,...

Nakata Dojo is a premier martial arts school offering expert training in karate, self-defense, and discipline for all ages. With skilled instructors and a focus on personal growth, we empower students to achieve confidence, fitness, and mastery.

Thank you Genbu Kai Kansas for your participation and for helping make the event a success!
04/05/2026

Thank you Genbu Kai Kansas for your participation and for helping make the event a success!

03/05/2026

🥋 The mat is calling. Are you ready?

The AAU Iowa District Karate Championships are BACK — Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Kata. Kobudo. Kumite. Come prove what you're made of.

⏳ Late registration open through March 27 — don't sleep on it.

Hosted by Nakata Dojo 🏯

Every one of these kids earned their way through our foundations program, where we build the base before anything else. ...
02/26/2026

Every one of these kids earned their way through our foundations program, where we build the base before anything else. Stance. Posture. Awareness. How to listen. How to carry yourself. The things most people skip because they are not flashy.
We could rush kids forward. We don't. We would rather a student take longer and actually be ready than build on a shaky foundation. That doesn't happen at Nakata Dojo.
These five are ready. The real journey starts now.

We do not compare students to each other. We compare each student to who they were last week.This young lady walked in q...
02/26/2026

We do not compare students to each other. We compare each student to who they were last week.
This young lady walked in quiet and walked out carrying something she built herself. That is the difference between being told you are capable and proving it to yourself on the dojo floor.
Confidence is not given here. It is earned. And she earned this.

A belt is not a reward. It is a receipt for work already done.This young man did not get promoted because enough time pa...
02/25/2026

A belt is not a reward. It is a receipt for work already done.
This young man did not get promoted because enough time passed. He got promoted because when he is on the floor, he is present. He listens. He corrects. He tries again. That is the standard, and he met it.
The purpose of today's training is to defeat yesterday's understanding. He is doing exactly that.

Motivation is an emotion. It comes and goes. Habit is a system. It stays. If you only train when you feel motivated, you...
01/07/2026

Motivation is an emotion. It comes and goes. Habit is a system. It stays. If you only train when you feel motivated, your progress will be inconsistent. If you train because it is simply what you do at 6 PM, you will grow. Build the routine so you don't have to rely on the feeling.

Intention is an essential tool for learning
12/23/2025

Intention is an essential tool for learning

It’s something that is built, not given.
12/22/2025

It’s something that is built, not given.

12/08/2025

Karate is hard! Which is why it’s still relevant in 2026.

12/05/2025

Sometimes it’s the 4 year old bringin’ it!

12/04/2025

After work, we keep moving

Address

3942 NW Urbandale Drive
Urbandale, IA
50322

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+15157458471

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