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Chozen Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Karate dojo in La Verne, 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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule chozendojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 909-599-7511
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son loves it here he has been able to come out of his shell thanks to all the encouragement all the staff has given.”
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What students say
“Sensei Zion was so patient, organized, and intentional in the way he introduced everything.”
“Been part of the chozen family great environment for building kids karate, leadership skills and responsibility.”
“My son loves it here he has been able to come out of his shell thanks to all the encouragement all the staff has given.”
“They also did excellent in tournaments.”
“Been part of the chozen family great environment for building kids karate, leadership skills and responsibility.”
“They've learned the value of teamwork, discipline, and respect, and we've seen a very positive change in both of them since they joined.”
From the reviews
Everyone has been so welcoming and the kids look forward to their Karate sessions! We are thankful to the Chozen staff for their professionalism and their patience with the kids.
I was blown away with Chozen's martial arts birthday party. I looked at martial arts programs in my surrounding area and Chozen had the best prices and reviews. My 4 yr. old's birthday theme was Ninja and I wanted a party w/ little set-up/clean up. I submitted my contact info for party package details online.
Highly recommend this studio. I trained there as a teenager. Later on as adult I brought my two sons. Who both excelled. My oldest who was bullied at school, learned to be confident in himself. He stood up to bullies and they stopped. I'm glad that's all it took.
I love taking my kids to Chozen. They are a little timid when it comes to being in large groups of kids that they are unfamiliar with. The Chozen staff are immensely intuitive with these kids, and have given my kids special attention to show them they are strong and valued, and really given them the confidence to DO…
New to Karate? Start at Chozen Martial Arts Academy
Chozen Martial Arts Academy 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 Chozen Martial Arts Academy
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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