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California Shotokan Kenkokai
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Visalia, California
Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Phone +1 559-994-9649
The classes they run
What students say
“Great Sensei who cares about kids and discipline not just a check at the end of the month.”
“We see him practicing at home and have seen the positive changes in his confidence and general attitude.”
From the reviews
Great place, my son loves it. Great Sensei who cares about kids and discipline not just a check at the end of the month. They work really close with the kids to teach them the right way to perform moves.
Our son has been attending for over 6 months now and is loving it. We see him practicing at home and have seen the positive changes in his confidence and general attitude.
A mis hijos les gusta mucho la clase, el sensei tiene mucha paciencia para explicarles alos niños, 100% recomendada.
Great place to learn shotokan. Good people, great atmosphere. Any age is welcome. Excellent teachers (sensei).
Your first Karate class at California Shotokan Kenkokai
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.
