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Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do Berkeley
5 ★★★★★ 20 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Berkeley, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (510) 655-9446
Hours
| Monday | 6–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 4–8:15 PM |
| Friday | 6–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–12:30 PM |
The classes they run
“My son has been training with Sensei Todd for about three years and really loves it, and he still learns things and gets better every time.”
“Great place to learn traditional karate, excellent instructors, very kind and patient, would highly recommend to anyone from beginners to experienced martial artists!”
“He is able to weave traditional karate instruction with practical tips for real world self-defense.”
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“He is able to weave traditional karate instruction with practical tips for real world self-defense.”
What students say
“Great place to learn traditional karate, excellent instructors, very kind and patient, would highly recommend to anyone from beginners to experienced martial artists!”
“Great place to learn traditional karate, excellent instructors, very kind and patient, would highly recommend to anyone from beginners to experienced martial artists!”
“My family has been training with the amazing team at East Bay Seido for almost a year and we are loving it.”
“My kids love it and feel confident there, even though they barely understand a word and have never done Karate before.”
“Great place to learn traditional karate, excellent instructors, very kind and patient, would highly recommend to anyone from beginners to experienced martial artists!”
“My son has developed discipline, respect, confidence, and body awareness at the dojo.”
From the reviews
My kids just started there and do not speak English. Everyone has been more than welcoming and doing their best to communicate with my kids! An amazing place with a very warm and welcoming atmosphere! My kids love it and feel confident there, even though they barely understand a word and have never done Karate before.
I'm fairly new here, and new to martial arts in general. As an adult entering the world of martial arts, I was a bit nervous about how it would go - wondering if I'd feel out of place, or perhaps I'm starting too late. East Bay Seido Karate was extremely welcoming from the moment I walked in.
I've been training at East Bay Seido for a few years and it is fantastic. Sensei Todd is an incredible teacher who is engaging, knowledgeable, and welcoming. He is able to weave traditional karate instruction with practical tips for real world self-defense.
I've trained at East Bay Seido Karate for about seven years and I love it!! Sensei Todd really cares about his students and treats them like family. He's an amazing karateka and has tremendous discipline. He's also a great teacher and is very patient with everyone he encounters.
New to Karate? Start at Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do Berkeley
Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do Berkeley 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 Jin Sei Ryu Karate-Do Berkeley
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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