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Compound Training Facility
4.9 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Karate dojo in South San Francisco, California
Welcoming and clean gym offering karate and kickboxing classes, along with personal training.
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule ctfcompound.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (650) 866-9774
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The classes they run
“My daughter's confidence has gone up since starting karate and looks forward to going to her sessions.”
“Visited CTF for the first time last night for a group class and immediately felt the warm community/family vibes when the owners, Kim and Al, greeted us at the door.”
“I signed up for personal training and my trainer Kim is there for me 24/7 with all my questions and not only helps me physically, but mentally as well.”
Other martial arts here
“Definitely a hands down well diversified gym from having hands on kickboxing training with great coaches as well as Karate.”
What students say
“This Gym is the place to be from top of the line equipment to super friendly and welcoming staff that makes you feel comfortable and apart of the compound family immediately!”
“This Gym is the place to be from top of the line equipment to super friendly and welcoming staff that makes you feel comfortable and apart of the compound family immediately!”
“She’s super attentive to form.”
“They gave us a tour of the facilities, which were extremely clean and have everything you need to get in a good workout (racks, free weights, cardio machines).”
“They gave us a tour of the facilities, which were extremely clean and have everything you need to get in a good workout (racks, free weights, cardio machines).”
From the reviews
I’ve been training here with Alyssa for about a year now (around 20 sessions). I started at 200 lbs 30% body fat a year ago and I’m currently sitting at 168lbs 18.5% body fat. I can’t recommend Alyssa enough. She’s super attentive to form.
Typically I get nervous going to gyms but walking in here everyone makes you feel so welcome and at home. Facility is really clean and looks nice. The trainers here are amazing and actually work with you to see what’s best workout for your individual self.
This Gym is the place to be from top of the line equipment to super friendly and welcoming staff that makes you feel comfortable and apart of the compound family immediately! This gym offers so much from beginner karate for kids to adults!
Our daughter joined their karate program. Kim, Ramzi, Alex and Sean are very passionate about their student's progress. They treat you like family, super welcoming, and are very supportive. My daughter's confidence has gone up since starting karate and looks forward to going to her sessions.
New to Karate? Start at Compound Training Facility
Compound Training Facility comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Compound Training Facility
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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