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Cal-West Karate School
5 ★★★★★ 17 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Richmond, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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- Website & schedule calwestkarateschool.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-231-0255
Hours
| Monday | 12–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
| Friday | 12–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–3 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–3 pm |
The classes they run
“I signed my daughter Luna up for karate lessons about 2 years ago and it helped her out soo much.”
From the reviews
I started here with Mr. Yoshida almost 25 years ago and took a long break. I rejoined about a couple years ago along with my 2 young kids, learning under Mr. Kawaoka and Mr. Maldonado and really glad I did! The way Mr.
I signed my daughter Luna up for karate lessons about 2 years ago and it helped her out soo much. The instructors were amazing and professional. Cost for the lessons are very reasonable also. Thank you to the whole crew at Cal-west Karate for teaching my daughter many lessons.
The whole staff is very professional, experienced, and pleasant. My grandson has been going for almost 3 years and absolutely loves his personal instructor Mr. Kawaoka. Yet, all of them are amazing. Highly recommend this school if you’re seeking Karate lessons.
As simple as this: one of the best martial arts schools in the area. They are so professional, respectful and kind. Tan simple como esto: una de las mejores escuelas de artes marciales en el área. Ellos son profesionales, respetuosos y amables.
Your first Karate class at Cal-West Karate School
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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