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Karate Azteca Tae Kwon DO
4.3 ★★★★☆ 17 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lynwood, California
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 (ages 10–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule aztecatkd.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-884-9080
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Not only does my son love it but its a great place where the kids feel safe and comfortable, the Master is great with them.”
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What students say
“Not only does my son love it but its a great place where the kids feel safe and comfortable, the Master is great with them.”
“Not only does my son love it but its a great place where the kids feel safe and comfortable, the Master is great with them.”
From the reviews
My son loves it. I love how he gets excited every time he has to go. Master and his daughter are just amazing with them, very helpful with kids.
Not only does my son love it but its a great place where the kids feel safe and comfortable, the Master is great with them.
New to Karate? Start at Karate Azteca Tae Kwon DO
Karate Azteca Tae Kwon DO comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. 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 Karate Azteca Tae Kwon DO
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.
