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Bejanian Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Glendale, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 3–17) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
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  • Website & schedule bejanianmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 818-242-3684

Hours

Monday 3–10 pm
Tuesday 3–10 pm
Wednesday 3–10 pm
Thursday 3–10 pm
Friday 3–8 pm
Saturday 9 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 Bejanian Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 34 mentions

“You walk in there you feel like you’re at home, Master Manuk and Mister David are amazing with the kids and I love the structure and discipline they implement every single class.”

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🐉 Little Dragons 3 mentions

“Tiny Tigers has been a hit for us so far and can’t wait for my daughter’s future in karate.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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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 Bejanian Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 148 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 4 mentions

“You walk in there you feel like you’re at home, Master Manuk and Mister David are amazing with the kids and I love the structure and discipline they implement every single class.”

friendly, respectful dojo 15 mentions

“Enrolling our son Felix into Bejanian Martial Arts was one of the greatest things we’ve done for our family.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Bejanian Martial Arts, is a family friendly establishment, that has helped our son grow in confidence, strength, and respect.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 32 mentions

“You walk in there you feel like you’re at home, Master Manuk and Mister David are amazing with the kids and I love the structure and discipline they implement every single class.”

From the reviews

My son has been a part of this wonderful community for a couple of months now. My son is autistic, so finding a location that would be understanding and patient was crucial, and when I tell you I found the perfect place for my son.. this is the best place for kids on the autism spectrum.

★★★★★ — Delilah, Oct 2024

We found this karate school through Google Maps and decided to try it after reading the reviews. My son started at age three. We spent about a month observing and letting him ease into the process, and now he’s fully engaged. He’s been training for three months and already earned his next belt.

★★★★★ — Vahagn, Jan 2026

Bejanian Martial Arts truly feels like a home away from home, surrounded by the friendliest, kindest, and most caring masters, instructors and staff! Their positivity and guidance shape the environment, and the students, with those very same qualities 😊 Here, you don’t just learn martial arts, but you also gain…

★★★★★ — Anaies, Aug 2025

My wife and I are very pleased with the training, discipline and support that Bejanian Martial Arts has provided for my son this past year. He loves and looks forward to his classes and comes out of each session with a smile on his face. The schedules are very flexible and prices are more than fair.

★★★★★ — Zareh, Sep 2023

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New to Karate? Start at Bejanian Martial Arts

Bejanian Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first Karate class at Bejanian Martial Arts

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 Bejanian Martial Arts

809 E Broadway, Glendale, CA91205

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