Real gym photographs from the club's official website: the dojo training floor during a class (students seen from behind). Photo source
Nakata Dojo
KarateKids classesBeginners
Karate
Styles
$150 / 4 weeks
Price
Urbandale
Area
Description
A traditional Shito-Ryu karate dojo on NW Urbandale Drive, led by Sensei Kenji Nakata and affiliated with the World Shito-Ryu Karate-Do Federation. Adults train Monday to Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, and there are kids, youth, homeschool and 55-plus mobility classes.
Classes & facilities
Shito-Ryu karate
Four-week Foundations start ($89)
Adult classes Mon-Thu 7:30 pm
55+ mobility classes
Before you visit
New adult students begin with Foundations, which can start any week.
Checked 27 October 2026 · Gym information.
Prices & membership
Membership billed every 4 weeks with no contract: $150 plus tax for any age; $89.99 for each additional immediate family member. New students start with a four-week Foundations course for $89 including the uniform. Belt exams typically $50 to $70; sparring gear $100 to $150 once students reach that level.
Timetable
Adults Mon-Thu 7:30-8:20 pm, Sat 9-10 am, Mon 11-11:50 am
Website
https://nakatadojo.com/Location
Approximate postcode location. Use the address for directions.
Address
3942 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
Des Moines, United States
