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JP's Kajukenbo Karate

4.7 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Pinole, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule jpskajukenbo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 510-334-6825

Hours

Monday 3:30–9:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–9:30 pm
Wednesday 3:30–9:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–9:30 pm
Friday 4:30–9:30 pm
Saturday Closed
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 JP's Kajukenbo Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 8 mentions

“My daughter enjoys going to class and his prices are very reasonable!”

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💪 Women's Karate

“He also has has women self defense classes!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 4 mentions

“I have gained confidence, self-defense skills, strength, knowledge, and friendship.”

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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 JP's Kajukenbo Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 3 mentions

“I have gained confidence, self-defense skills, strength, knowledge, and friendship.”

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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 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“The instructor, Jason Pigg, is great with the kids and is a great mix of fun yet firm with them.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son also loves this school!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 6 mentions

“J) started back in Jason's garage, all because he was getting bullied daily and had very little self esteem.”

From the reviews

I’m a 43-year-old woman with no prior martial arts experience and have been attending JP’s Kajukenbo Karate for a little over a year. It’s been AMAZING and I’m so glad I decided to join. I have gained confidence, self-defense skills, strength, knowledge, and friendship.

★★★★★ — Corinne, May 2025

Jason is a great instructor!!! My daughter enjoys going to class and his prices are very reasonable!!! Classes are offered everyday, so it is easy to fit in my schedule! He also has has women self defense classes! I highly recommend if you are looking for a good, affordable karate school.

★★★★★ — Michele, Apr 2018

Two of my children attend this school and we’re very happy with it. The instructor, Jason Pigg, is great with the kids and is a great mix of fun yet firm with them. The prices are amazing too! I’d recommend this school to anyone who is looking to put their child in a martial arts program.

★★★★★ — K, Jan 2018

I really enjoyed being a part of this school. As a student of 6 years, I’ve enjoyed joining the classes not only due what we learn and practice in class but because of the warm feeling of Ohana (family).

★★★★★ — Chloe, May 2025

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Your first Karate class at JP's Kajukenbo 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.

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 JP's Kajukenbo Karate

701 Belmont Way b, Pinole, CA94564

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