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America's Best Karate

4.6 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fremont, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Phone (510) 794-7646

Hours

Monday 4–6:15 PM
Tuesday 4–6:15 PM
Wednesday 4–6:15 PM
Thursday 4–6:15 PM
Friday 4:45–5:30 PM
Saturday Closed
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 America's Best Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 9 mentions

“Our grandchildren have been taking his classes for over three years.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Good instructions and training for Tiekeondo, Korean self defence.”

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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 America's Best Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Good instructions and training for Tiekeondo, Korean self defence.”

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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

“Cruz is a great instructor and really cares for the kids.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 3 mentions

“He incorporates a good mix of discipline and learning, earning the respect of both kids and parents.”

From the reviews

This is the best place for having your child, or even YOU! to learn the best ways to learn karate. Coach Cruz really cares for the kids.

★★★★★ — Malcolm, Nov 2022

Our grandchildren have been taking his classes for over three years. We've watched classes several times while we were visiting from out of town. He's really great with the kids, and knows his stuff. He incorporates a good mix of discipline and learning, earning the respect of both kids and parents.

★★★★★ — John, Jan 2023

Good instructions and training for Tiekeondo, Korean self defence. Convenient batches to choose from.

★★★★★ — Ismail, Aug 2021

Mr. Cruz is a great instructor and really cares for the kids. My son loves the place

★★★★☆ — Jeremy, Jun 2019

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Your first Karate class at America's Best 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 America's Best Karate

37469 Niles Blvd, Fremont, CA94536

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