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Elements of Change
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Upland, 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
- 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule elementsofchangedojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
Hours
| Monday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 3–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I have seen improvement in my health and balance while learning self-defense.”
Other martial arts here
“I have seen improvement in my health and balance while learning self-defense.”
From the reviews
I am 41 and I have had the privilege of training under Sensei Red for the past several months. I can't speak highly enough of his expertise. His knowledge spans not only his own martial arts style but various others.
Your first Karate class at Elements of Change
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.
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