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American Kenpo Karate (Universal Kenpo Federation West Coast Regional Training Center)
4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Santa Maria, California
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (805) 478-7957
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 6–8 PM |
| Thursday | 5–7 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“It's been a decade since Mr James and his team coached my kids, and they've taken everything they learned with them.”
“They also have monthly women's self defense classes.”
“They also have monthly women's self defense classes.”
Other martial arts here
“They also have monthly women's self defense classes.”
From the reviews
James Parson is very knowledgeable, patient and extremely experienced. Plenty of equipment from helmets to gloves, to feet gear etc. I love this dojo and the Kenpo Karate instruction, knowledge and disciple that is taught. They also have monthly women's self defense classes. I highly recommend it.
It's been a decade since Mr James and his team coached my kids, and they've taken everything they learned with them.
Your first Karate class at American Kenpo Karate (Universal Kenpo Federation West Coast Regional Training Center)
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 when you call. 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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