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Clingan's Kickboxing and Karate

5 ★★★★★ 27 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Yuba City, California

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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Hours

Monday 5–9 pm
Tuesday 5–9 pm
Wednesday 5–9 pm
Thursday 5–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
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 Clingan's Kickboxing and Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 4 mentions

“Super friendly staff, Kid friendly and really take their time with Teaching you regardless of your experience .”

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Teens

“My son is a high school wrestler and is now in the best shape he’s ever been and has also learned new tools on how to protect/defend himself.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“If your looking to dive in the world of Combat Sports or even looking to learn some self defense this is the gym your looking for.”

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

🥊 Kickboxing

“Signed up my 7 year old son at Clingans for kickboxing last year and he fell in love with the sport.”

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🏟️ MMA 7 mentions

“This MMA gym offers a welcoming environment for both beginners and seasoned fighters, creating a perfect space for growth and development.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“If your looking to dive in the world of Combat Sports or even looking to learn some self defense this is the gym your looking for.”

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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 27 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“This MMA gym offers a welcoming environment for both beginners and seasoned fighters, creating a perfect space for growth and development.”

friendly, respectful dojo 11 mentions

“The trainers actually care about you getting better, not just collecting your money, and i honestly felt like part of the family after just a few classes.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“Whether you are looking to learn fundamental striking or advanced MMA techniques, the level of coaching here is unmatched.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 5 mentions

“I attend both the Tang Soo Do and MMA classes and have much more confidence in being able to defend myself if a situation were to occur.”

From the reviews

This place is awesome. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the those that come in to instruct are well versed in their art form. id recommend this place to anyone at any level.

★★★★★ — Santiago, Nov 2020

Best training gym in town hands down. The instructor Charlie and his coaches are very talented and experienced and give the most up right respect. If your looking to train to be a fighter or even just for self defense this is the place.

★★★★★ — Bentley, Nov 2020

Clingans is the absolute gold standard for combat sports training. Whether you are looking to learn fundamental striking or advanced MMA techniques, the level of coaching here is unmatched.

★★★★★ — Karm, May 2026

This MMA gym offers a welcoming environment for both beginners and seasoned fighters, creating a perfect space for growth and development. The coaches are not only friendly but highly knowledgeable, providing challenging training whether you're looking to compete or just pursue it as a hobby.

★★★★★ — No, Sep 2024

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Your first Karate class at Clingan's Kickboxing and 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. 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 Clingan's Kickboxing and Karate

219 Clark Ave, Yuba City, CA95991

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