Eastside Kyokushin Karate & Self-Defense
Karate (Kyokushinkai (Kyokushin)) in Kirkland
- Price
- from $120 a month
- First visit
- Free trial; visitors can watch a class
Eastside Kyokushin trains full-contact karate in the Kyokushinkai style. Students fight full contact, using light pads for conditioning, and practice functional self-defense on the dojo's rule: “if it doesn't work, we won't teach it.” Classes are built on kihon (basics), kata (forms) and kumite (sparring), with conditioning for mind and body on top. They're rigorous by design, and the dojo says to expect bruises and soreness. All levels train in the same class, and students who want to compete can join the knockdown team.
The dojo belongs to the International Karate Organization Kyokushinkaikan, Matsushima group. Shihan Jonathan Campbell, the dojo operator, received his fourth-degree black belt in 2008 from Kancho Yoshikazu Matsushima, head of the organization, and traveled to Japan in 2004 as a coach with the United States team at the 7th World Open Weight Tournament. Sensei Holly Hazard Campbell holds the rank of 3rd Dan and was invited twice to fight for the United States at the Women's World Full Contact tournament in Japan. Senpai Bill, Adam, Mike, Valentin and Hasnain also teach.
Adults and teens (ages 13 and up) train on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings and on Saturday late morning, and an hour-and-a-half karate conditioning class, trained in gi pants and a shirt, meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
The first two classes are free once the waiver is signed, and anyone is welcome to watch a class before joining. The dojo works without contracts. The dojo appreciates an email ahead of time, though visitors can also come by during regular training. No special gear is needed at the start: a gi is encouraged, and otherwise loose clothing such as sweats or shorts and a T-shirt works, with no tank tops, since they tear easily during throws. Jewelry comes off before training. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the dojo keeps costs low and offers financial aid to those who qualify, and an instructor can explain how it works. Kids from age 4 have their own classes.
- Full-contact Kyokushin with a knockdown team
- First two classes free after signing a waiver
- Karate conditioning classes on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Kids and juniors at Eastside Kyokushin Karate & Self-Defense
Kids ages 4 to 7 train on Monday and Wednesday from 5:15 pm to 6:00 pm, followed by the youth class for ages 8 to 12 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the same days. On Saturday mornings, a 10:00 am class is open to kids of all ages. From age 13, students join the adult classes.
The dojo's stated aim for all its students is “a high level of self-discipline, self-respect, and confidence.” The two free classes and the open invitation to watch a class apply to kids too, and watching one is a good way for a parent to see how the younger groups train.
Classes at Eastside Kyokushin Karate & Self-Defense
| Class | Who | Ages | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids (4-7) (In-Person) | kids | 4-7 | |
| Youth (8-12) (In-Person) | kids | 8-12 | |
| Adults (13+) (In-Person) | teens and adults | 13+ | |
| Karate Conditioning (In-Person) | teens and adults | 13+ | |
| Saturday Kids (all ages) (In-Person) | kids | All ages |
When classes meet
Days and part of day as of November 2026. Exact times are on the school's schedule.
Instructors at Eastside Kyokushin Karate & Self-Defense
What training at Eastside Kyokushin Karate & Self-Defense costs
| Plan | Price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| unlimited classes, no contracts, sign-up fees or initiation fees | $120 | month |
Prices as of November 2026, from the school's website.
Facts from eastsidekyokushin.com, checked November 2026. Something out of date? Send a correction.