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Japan Martial Arts Dojo Yusei Kai Karate
5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Jose, California
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule yuseikai-karate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (408) 634-5425
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 5–8 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 5–8 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | 9–10:30 AM |
The classes they run
“Not to mention looking at their students inspires confidence that they know how to fight during their sparring sessions.”
Other martial arts here
“Coming from a kickboxing background this place is SUPER solid when it comes to defense, striking, and footwork.”
What students say
“This dojo is amazing, it's full contact karate, Kyokushin STYLE.”
From the reviews
I've been training karate under Sensei Motoi over 10 years. I got my black belt after 6 years of hard but very fulfilling training. Sensei Motoi continues to evolve his martial arts style integrating traditional Okinawa karate into Kyokushin-style karate, developing a martial arts style applicable to self-defense,…
This dojo is amazing, it's full contact karate, Kyokushin STYLE. I enrolled my nephew, younger sibling, and myself because of the teaching style that Sensei Motoi and Senpai Jun bring forth, It's the right balance between fun and seriousness.
Your first Karate class at Japan Martial Arts Dojo Yusei Kai 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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