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Fremont Shotokan Karate
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fremont, California
Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)
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
- 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 7–12) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- 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 fremontshotokan.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 520-8177
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 6–8:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10 AM–12 PM |
The classes they run
“Talila Sensei is wonderful as well, and together they keep classes engaging and fun for both kids and adults.”
“Sensei (teacher) Laura Lorenz has a profound understanding of karate, is a wonderful instructor, is good with kids, teens and adults.”
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What students say
“She brings a wealth of experience from her training across multiple styles of martial arts, and she is a great teacher too.”
“I have the utmost amount of respect and admiration for the teachers and staff at Fremont Shotokan Karate.”
From the reviews
I have the utmost amount of respect and admiration for the teachers and staff at Fremont Shotokan Karate. Talila Senpai is our regular instructor for my little one (he has been training under her for the last year). She is heavily invested in my child, and heavily invested in every one of the kids training under her.
Great place to learn karate for adults and kids. My son has been practicing at Fremont Shotokan Karate since 2017 and he loves it. Sensei (teacher) Laura Lorenz has a profound understanding of karate, is a wonderful instructor, is good with kids, teens and adults.
I highly recommend this dojo! Laura Sensei is a rare talent in today's martial arts world. She brings a wealth of experience from her training across multiple styles of martial arts, and she is a great teacher too.
New to Karate? Start at Fremont Shotokan Karate
Fremont Shotokan Karate 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 Fremont Shotokan 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.
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