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Evolution Academy of Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Redondo Beach, California
Plan your first class
- Free trial / intro class most dojos welcome new students with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- 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 (ages 4–13) — 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
- 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 redondobeachkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-372-8053
Hours
| Monday | 2–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 2–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12–9 pm |
| Thursday | 2–9 pm |
| Friday | 2–9 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter and I both started training at Evolution Academy of Martial Arts in August 2023 and both of us couldn't have had better experiences.”
“I have learned so much since I started and going to the adult classes has become one of the main highlights of my week.”
“The business model of private lessons mixed with group classes, while a little more expensive gives better value based on my experiences with other schools.”
“They do varieties of warm up exercises, stretches, cardio and strength exercises, and even fun games, on top of the karate forms and self-defenses maneuvers.”
Other martial arts here
“Prior to Evolution Academy, I trained in Kung Fu for several years.”
“They do varieties of warm up exercises, stretches, cardio and strength exercises, and even fun games, on top of the karate forms and self-defenses maneuvers.”
What students say
“Master Brent, Sensei Patrick, Sensei Miguel and Sensei Anthony are all extremely knowledgeable.”
“He, and all the other instructors are professional, courteous, and willing to deal with a "woman of a certain age" to work with me on techniques more suited for a small woman.”
“You get a great workout and learn self defense and martial arts from a caring and experienced team.”
“My daughter loves her Karate classes and looks forward to this every week!”
“I am always amazed by their patience and my daughter's focus and listening skills have noticeably improved since she started training.”
From the reviews
My son has been studying with Sensei Archie for a few years now. What he receives from him is much more than learning Karate. There is a sense of community in the dojo that has made my son feel respected, cared for and appreciated for his character.
My daughter and I both started training at Evolution Academy of Martial Arts in August 2023 and both of us couldn't have had better experiences. My daughter is 4 and loves going to class. Master Brent, Sensei Patrick, Sensei Miguel and Sensei Anthony are all extremely knowledgeable.
I have 2 kids, a girl age 11 and a boy age 8, who have been coming to this dojo for around 3-4 years. They both really enjoy all the group classes and the once a week private class. I had an interesting experience with my daughter’s 6th grade PE teacher that I wanted to share and what she thought about karate.
Evolution Academy of Martial Arts isn't just a place to learn self-defense – it's a transformative experience. I've been training here for the past 3 years, and it's honestly changed my life for the better. The adult classes are filled with an incredible sense of camaraderie.
New to Karate? Start at Evolution Academy of Martial Arts
Evolution Academy of Martial Arts 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 Evolution Academy of Martial Arts
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.
