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Freestyle Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Diego, 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 — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule freestylesd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 619-224-9600
Hours
| Monday | 3:15–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3:15–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3:15–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3:15–9 pm |
| Friday | 4:15–9 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Joey and Sensei jackson know when to give my child time to catch up to her classmates as well as when to guide her into pushing herself a little harder each time.”
“I have even taken a women's self defense class there.”
“It really was very sweet of them to give each child a holiday gift, host carnivals , self defense classes for parents,buddy days just to mention a few.”
“They have all levels of classes and they group kids by ability and age-specific classes.”
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“It really was very sweet of them to give each child a holiday gift, host carnivals , self defense classes for parents,buddy days just to mention a few.”
What students say
“They take a personal interest in every family and student, creating a very supportive environment in which the students thrive.”
“My sons confidence has dramatically shot through the roof and his public speaking is A game now and on top of that his discipline and Karate knowledge is A+.”
“In addition to practicing martial arts at the dojo, she is practicing respect, discipline, self control, public speaking, and accountability.”
From the reviews
My son has been taking karate at this dojo for over 2 1/2 years. The facility is clean, well maintained and kid friendly. The instructors are kind and work well with kids and teens. They encourage students to take leadership roles in the classes and activities.
We just started bringing our 6 year old and 10 year old this year. I was reluctant to join but I am so glad we gave it a try. They have all levels of classes and they group kids by ability and age-specific classes.
The instructors at USA Freestyle are fantastic and find ways to get through to kids of all ages and personalities. They teach them the importance of discipline and respect while managing to show them how fun martial arts can be.
Awesome Martial Arts gym! My child is loving it, we moved from Japan and his English was lacking a little and his confidence. The staff here is amazing and well trained.
New to Karate? Start at Freestyle Martial Arts
Freestyle 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 Freestyle 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.
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