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Fresno Kenpo Karate

4.4 ★★★★☆ 32 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fresno, California

Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • 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
  • Membership memberships around $200/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — 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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule fresnokarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (559) 314-6359

Hours

Monday 11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–9 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Fresno Kenpo Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 14 mentions

“Awsome place to have your kids expand their respect, self esteem and know how to be successful in the future”

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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 Fresno Kenpo Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 32 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“As someone who has been taught by these amazing instructors and was able to be an instructor for a time, Fresno Kenpo Karate is a great place to learn.”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“I can't thank them enough for welcoming us into their program!”

traditional style & affiliation 7 mentions

“As someone who has been taught by these amazing instructors and was able to be an instructor for a time, Fresno Kenpo Karate is a great place to learn.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 8 mentions

“Awsome place to have your kids expand their respect, self esteem and know how to be successful in the future”

From the reviews

This place is awesome. My son loves the instructors and environment overall this is where your child needs to be. Glad my child is here.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Dec 2022

Big w. Basically all I have to say. Instructors are nice and love the art as much as I do. When you go to the classes basically everyone is friends with eachother and everyone interacts well with other people. My mom liked it so much she decided to join maybe like 4 years after I did.

★★★★★ — Vannah, May 2023

Very positive staff, great coaches. Work with kids of all ages. Many instructors

★★★★★ — Jay, Sep 2024

As someone who has been taught by these amazing instructors and was able to be an instructor for a time, Fresno Kenpo Karate is a great place to learn. The school has helped me in so many ways outside of the mat, and not just in fighting but in life and myself.

★★★★★ — Gabby, Feb 2025

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Your first Karate class at Fresno Kenpo 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 Fresno Kenpo Karate

5351 N Blackstone Ave # E, Fresno, CA93710

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