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Ceres Karate

5 ★★★★★ 32 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Ceres, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • 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
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  • Phone +1 209-537-5790

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 4–8 pm
Saturday Closed
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 Ceres Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 7 mentions

“Great school and teacher I went as a kid and will soon send my daughter to him”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“Learning self-defense, discipline and the instructors are awesome!”

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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 Ceres Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“That cardio kickboxing class at 8pm, Mann!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“Learning self-defense, discipline and the instructors are awesome!”

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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 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“Great instructors who care about their students.”

friendly, respectful dojo 5 mentions

“We enjoy the family friendly environment and the fact that it's family owned and operated is awesome.”

great workout & fitness 3 mentions

“We laugh, joke and sweat together as strive to meet our personal goals.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“Learning self-defense, discipline and the instructors are awesome!”

From the reviews

Family owned business. Great instructors, atmosphere, and motivation. I have been a student since 2011 and my son since 2018.

★★★★★ — Emily, Sep 2020

That cardio kickboxing class at 8pm, Mann!!! 🤪 Let's not forget that krav maga!!!🤪🤪🤪🤗!!!! Class also at 8pm

★★★★★ — Jose, May 2019

Mike Duran is a top-notch instructor who is licensed with with Krav Maga Worldwide (the governing organization for the whole martial arts discipline of Krav Maga) He brings a full knowledge of the discipline to his classes, as well as a very practical approach that incorporates the most useful techniques from a…

★★★★★ — Barry, Jan 2016

How I describe Ceres Karate. My La Familia. No one is never a stranger. Its a place were everyone is respected , appreciated and Loved. We cheer each other on and every level of fitness is welcome. We laugh, joke and sweat together as strive to meet our personal goals.

★★★★★ — Margaret, Aug 2020

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Your first Karate class at Ceres Karate

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 Ceres Karate

3015 Dale Ct, Ceres, CA95307

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