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Butokuden Martial Arts Training Center of Irvine
4.6 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Irvine, 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
- 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule butokuden.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 949-756-8880
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have attended and observed many other dojo and by far this place teaches the kids and adults self-respect.”
Other martial arts here
“It’s very upsetting to see an assistant student teaching Woodbury taekwondo and find out that this same student bullies fellow students at his school.”
What students say
“My kids have attended and observed many other dojo and by far this place teaches the kids and adults self-respect.”
From the reviews
Mi niño está tomando karate en este dojo y lo está disfrutando mucho, me gusta que estén educando a los niños no sólo en las artes marciales pero también les enseñan respeto y disciplina.
We really appreciate the Sensei teaching my children at this dojo. They are focusing on not only self discipline but also on respect. We feel very blessed to be here. We love Japanese culture
Very Clean and fantastic instructors. My kids have attended and observed many other dojo and by far this place teaches the kids and adults self-respect. Being respectful of others.
They have a good selection of products. Some of the quality is on the lower side, but if you're an informed shopper you can pick the better stuff from their inventory. Prices are not too bad, given current supply chain issues and product shortages.
New to Karate? Start at Butokuden Martial Arts Training Center of Irvine
Butokuden Martial Arts Training Center of Irvine 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.
Your first Karate class at Butokuden Martial Arts Training Center of Irvine
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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