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American Christian Karate Association
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Yucaipa, California
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships around $20/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 6–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ackakarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8:45 pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8:45 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Great, inexpensive way to get exercise and learn new skills for kids and adults.”
“They also offer a separate class specifically for women's self defense led by a female black belt.”
“I came to ACKA for a 10 week self defense class 2 years ago and I have been coming every week since.”
Other martial arts here
“Christ-centered teaching mixed with traditional karate and MMA.”
“I came to ACKA for a 10 week self defense class 2 years ago and I have been coming every week since.”
What students say
“Christ-centered teaching mixed with traditional karate and MMA.”
“They also offer a separate class specifically for women's self defense led by a female black belt.”
From the reviews
Christ-centered teaching mixed with traditional karate and MMA. Learn self defense, stand up, and ground fighting techniques. Great, inexpensive way to get exercise and learn new skills for kids and adults. They also offer a separate class specifically for women's self defense led by a female black belt.
My son started coming here when he was 6 years old. I used to be affiliated with a similar organization. I have been waiting years to sign my son up for American Christian Karate Association. The senseis' here are amazing. The atmosphere here is amazing. The lessons are top-notch. It's absolutely inexpensive.
I came to ACKA for a 10 week self defense class 2 years ago and I have been coming every week since. I got hooked and attend their fight training classes as well as their karate every week.. I love it.
I just love the name: Christian Karate!! Is that what jesus would do?! 😄😆😅🤣😂 "Forgive them, Father. And give 'em a karate chop to the throat"😬🙄
Your first Karate class at American Christian Karate Association
Nervous about walking into a Karate dojo for the first time? Almost everyone is, and a good sensei expects beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic stances, blocks, punches, and kicks — not hard sparring. Step to the side whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot. What to bring: water, and a mouthguard if you have one — many dojos lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking. As you keep training you'll add your own gi and the belt your dojo awards you. Kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the sensei. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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