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Genbu-Kai Riverside Shito-Ryu Karate-Do operated by RKAF

4 ★★★★☆ 4 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Riverside, California

Part of Shito-Ryu Karate

Karate dojo Affiliated

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

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4–8:30 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 4–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Genbu-Kai Riverside Shito-Ryu Karate-Do operated by RKAF — 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.

Your first Karate class at Genbu-Kai Riverside Shito-Ryu Karate-Do operated by RKAF

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 Genbu-Kai Riverside Shito-Ryu Karate-Do operated by RKAF

5225 Canyon Crest Dr Ste 18D, Riverside, CA92507

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