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Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 North Bay Martial Arts (JSK North Bay Martial Arts)
4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Santa Rosa, California
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
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
- 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 — 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 jeffspeakmannorthbay.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 707-331-7626
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–6 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“After watching our children do various forms of martial arts, my husband and I decided we'd like to give it a try.”
“My son is 7 and has gone from Little Dragons to the advanced group.”
“• An amazing system built on a foundation of sets, forms, defense techniques, and free style sparring.”
“They are all teens now and we still feel strongly that being able to defend yourself is very important.”
Other martial arts here
“There are also fitness kickboxing classes coming soon and every option and resource this plsce has helps improve your physical and mental health.”
What students say
“Fantastic school, amazing teachers that genuinely care about their students.”
“He was shy, introverted and loaded with anxiety when he first walked into the studio as a white belt.”
“Martial arts has always been a lifestyle for my family since my daughters were very young.”
“After watching our children do various forms of martial arts, my husband and I decided we'd like to give it a try.”
“My wife attends the kickboxing classes (hope those come back soon) and my daughter (5) wants to start too. Love the staff and support group.”
“I ranked through an American Kenpo system until I joined Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.”
From the reviews
All of the instructors are so passionate and the dedication to each individuals success is incredible. I am an adult in the school and have loved every minute of it. I have seen the instructors interact with the kids classes and love the confidence and compassion they teach. I recommend them to everyone.
I started at Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 North Bay over 2 and a half years ago. After watching our children do various forms of martial arts, my husband and I decided we'd like to give it a try. It's something I went into not knowing AT ALL what to expect. Well, 2.
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 North Bay Martial Arts is an amazing place! I started about four months ago and was hooked on day one. I was looking for something more interactive than the day to day routine the gym gives you, so I looked up Martial Arts and found Kenpo karate right here in Santa Rosa.
this is an amazing place to be a part of! There are martial arts classes for all ages (as long as you're at least 5 years old or older)! There are also fitness kickboxing classes coming soon and every option and resource this plsce has helps improve your physical and mental health.
New to Karate? Start at Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 North Bay Martial Arts (JSK North Bay Martial Arts)
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 North Bay Martial Arts (JSK North Bay Martial Arts) comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 North Bay Martial Arts (JSK North Bay Martial Arts)
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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