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Ed Hernandez Karate

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Pablo, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
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  • Phone +1 510-810-6585

Hours

Monday 3–9 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday 3–9 pm
Saturday 10 am–2 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 Ed Hernandez Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 7 mentions

“He teaches more than karate and self-defense, he teaches these kids to have and show Modesty, Courtesy and Integrity in their daily lives.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“He teaches more than karate and self-defense, he teaches these kids to have and show Modesty, Courtesy and Integrity in their daily lives.”

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

🛡️ Self-Defense

“He teaches more than karate and self-defense, he teaches these kids to have and show Modesty, Courtesy and Integrity in their daily lives.”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“She has worked hard for her current belt while also learning discipline, gaining confidence, and the dedication it takes to learn martial arts.”

From the reviews

We love this Karate school. My daughter has been attending classes there since she was in kindergarten, and is now in the 4th grade with a purple belt. We wanted our daughter to do a physical activity while learning to defend herself and this has been the best decision we could have made.

★★★★★ — Ilianamichelle, Feb 2022

My girls have been learning from and training with Instructor Ed for 5 years and they absolutely love coming to their Karate classes. Instructor Ed is truly 1 in a million. He teaches more than karate and self-defense, he teaches these kids to have and show Modesty, Courtesy and Integrity in their daily lives.

★★★★★ — Megan, Apr 2022

I've known Instructor Ed Hernandez since I was a young kid and he was one of my instructors till the war in the middle east had to deploy him but over 20 years later, my son trains at the school of Western Dragons AkA Ed Hernandez Karate School. He cares for his students , the parents that I met I became friends with.

★★★★★ — Alpha, Apr 2020

My daughters have been attending karate with Instructor Ed for over a year. They have grown to enjoy Karate because Instructor Ed makes the class fun, educational, and train his students with high expectations. We look forward to our girls continuous growth in karate.

★★★★★ — My, Jun 2024

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Your first Karate class at Ed Hernandez 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 Ed Hernandez Karate

14501 San Pablo Ave, San Pablo, CA94806

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