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Camp Carter International Karate Association

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Jose, California

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule campcarter.net — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (408) 628-0095

Hours

Monday 3–8 PM
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–8 PM
Thursday 3–9 PM
Friday 5–7 PM
Saturday 8 AM–12 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 Camp Carter International Karate Association, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 3 mentions

“My daughter loves the school I encourage everyone to check them out there really wonderful”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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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 Camp Carter International Karate Association — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo

“They do multiple things here such as Shotokan Karate, Taekwondo, fitness, kickboxing, etc.”

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🥊 Kickboxing

“They do multiple things here such as Shotokan Karate, Taekwondo, fitness, kickboxing, etc.”

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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 7 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Kids love this place and Sensei James is a great instructor/teacher/mentor.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughter loves the school I encourage everyone to check them out there really wonderful”

From the reviews

This is an awesome karate dojo. They do multiple things here such as Shotokan Karate, Taekwondo, fitness, kickboxing, etc. Sensei James Carter is an excellent teacher/instructor. The price is one of the lowest around the area as well.

★★★★★ — Chiang, Dec 2015

Great Karate school! Kids love this place and Sensei James is a great instructor/teacher/mentor. I recommend this karate school!

★★★★★ — Melissa, Apr 2016

My daughter loves the school I encourage everyone to check them out there really wonderful

★★★★★ — Sylvia, Mar 2023

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Your first Karate class at Camp Carter International Karate Association

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 Camp Carter International Karate Association

14910 Camden Ave, San Jose, CA95124

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