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ITO'S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Novato, California

Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo 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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 5–80) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule itoswhitetiger.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 415-897-0676

Hours

Monday 12–10 pm
Tuesday 3–10 pm
Wednesday 12–10 pm
Thursday 3–10 pm
Friday 3–10 pm
Saturday 9 am–3:30 pm
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 ITO'S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 6 mentions

“My son has had an excellent few months getting into martial arts at Ito's White Tiger, whose instructors and owners are caring, friendly, thoughtful people.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“A great way to get in shape and stay in shape while learning self defense.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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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 ITO'S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“A great way to get in shape and stay in shape while learning self defense.”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 9 mentions

“My son has had an excellent few months getting into martial arts at Ito's White Tiger, whose instructors and owners are caring, friendly, thoughtful people.”

great workout & fitness 2 mentions

“A great way to get in shape and stay in shape while learning self defense.”

active competition / tournament team 4 mentions

“He just had his first tournament and is so excited about having earned his first medal.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“Self-discipline, patience, diligence, teamwork, individual growth, and responsibility are taught and modeled.”

From the reviews

As my daughter graduates from high school and heads to college - we are reflecting on the 6 years she spent at Ito's White Tiger - which helped lay the foundation for her to grow into the strong, confident and independent young lady she is today.

★★★★★ — R, Jun 2021

As a current karate student here I definitely suggest sending you child here. You will get a lot of positive things out of it and it is great for all ages!

★★★★★ — Katie, Apr 2021

My son has been a student with Ito’s White Tiger for a few months now and I have seen a lot of great things happen in those months. He hadn’t taken many classes prior to his first one at Ito’s so he walked in a blank slate.

★★★★★ — Emily, Feb 2025

A great way to get in shape and stay in shape while learning self defense. Instructor staff is able to adjust to the capabilities of each individual student to help them progress and get the most out of their time at the school. The school has biannual potlucks for its students and becomes like a family

★★★★★ — Cory, May 2021

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Your first Karate class at ITO'S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN

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 ITO'S WHITE TIGER KEMPO KARATE TAI CHI CHUAN

1119 Grant Ave, Novato, CA94945

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