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American Warrior Karate

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Pomona, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Phone (626) 755-8052

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Thursday 5:30–8:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 11 AM–2 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at American Warrior Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 6 mentions

“If you have children who want to try out Karate or you want to try it out yourself, check this place out!”

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Teens

“I got my black belt in high school but stopped training right around finishing college.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“The drills are all focused to solve particular challenges that can come up in competition or in real life self-defense.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at American Warrior Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 5 mentions

“The drills are all focused to solve particular challenges that can come up in competition or in real life self-defense.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Great instructors teaching every week, you truly learn here and will obtain a lot of skill.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions
🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“Your kids will learn discipline, how to be respectful, and self-defense.”

active competition / tournament team 8 mentions

“I had potential as sport Karate competitor but never fully realized it.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 7 mentions

“The drills are all focused to solve particular challenges that can come up in competition or in real life self-defense.”

From the reviews

This school is a great learning environment for kids. Your kids will learn discipline, how to be respectful, and self-defense. You will see improvements every week in their technical skill and in their confidence. As an adult, training here is challenging but rewarding.

★★★★★ — Karina, Aug 2024

I found American Warrior Karate after being away from martial arts for about 15 years. I got my black belt in high school but stopped training right around finishing college. I had potential as sport Karate competitor but never fully realized it.

★★★★★ — Tristan, Jul 2025

I been coming to this dojo for about 3 years me my kids and my siblings love to come and be part of this dojo the instructor is awesome with adults and kids the instructors speak Spanish and English my daughter and son are 6 and 7 years blue belts old and they love coming learning self defense and sparing , I have…

★★★★★ — Bianca, May 2025

I have been involved in martial arts for over 50 years. I have known Sensei Steve Wray of AWK for 25 years. I took my own son to Sensei Steve, to learn quality sport karate. He excelled due to the quality instruction of Steve Wray.

★★★★★ — Dave, May 2025

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Your first Karate class at American Warrior Karate

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find American Warrior Karate

3425 Pomona Blvd E, Pomona, CA91768

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