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California Karate Dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in West Covina, 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
- 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule californiakaratedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (626) 482-4181
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Scott has been a mentor and a motivator for my nephew who earned his black belt and for my son who is currently in yellow belt.”
“They will learn sparring, kata (form ) and Jiu jitsu.”
“They will learn sparring, kata (form ) and Jiu jitsu.”
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“They will learn sparring, kata (form ) and Jiu jitsu.”
What students say
“Sensei Scott is by far the best, he pushes the students to the limit and at the same time teaches them good ethic.”
“Very Knowledgeable, patient and gives clear instructions on how to master his teaching technique.”
“Also I like how it’s a Reasonable price and he could go 5 days a week.”
“My daughter has ADD and since joining the Dojo it has help her tremendously with focusing.”
From the reviews
My daughter and her dad are students there. The owner, Sensei Scott is one the most genuine, caring people I have met in a while. Another one of a kind instructor is Sensei Ron. Both Sensei Scott and Sensei Ron teach more than just the art of karate.
Sensei Scott is awesome with the kids. He is professional and never misses any kid in class, regardless of how far behind or ahead they are. He is an actual teacher therefor he makes grades and school first priority. Teaches respect and explains himself very well.
Scott is great sensei to the kids. Very Knowledgeable, patient and gives clear instructions on how to master his teaching technique. I recommend signing your child up. Very good on teaching discipline. I have a six year old and he’s showing improvement on his attitude.
My daughter and her dad are students there. The owner, Sensei Scott is one the most genuine, caring people I have met in a while. My daughter has ADD and since joining the Dojo it has help her tremendously with focusing.
New to Karate? Start at California Karate Dojo
California Karate Dojo 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 California Karate Dojo
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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