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Karate Heroes of Kensington & South Park
5 ★★★★★ 4 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Diego, 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 4–8) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karateheroes.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 279-4009
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 4:30–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:30–11:30 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Sensei Eros is an excellent instructor with the children.”
“My son started last year when he was 5 and has learned so much about movement, respect, and self defense in the months since.”
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“My son started last year when he was 5 and has learned so much about movement, respect, and self defense in the months since.”
What students say
“Sensei Eros is an excellent instructor with the children.”
From the reviews
Sensei Eros is an excellent instructor with the children. He balances well the need for the students to listen and follow directions but also have fun. My son started last year when he was 5 and has learned so much about movement, respect, and self defense in the months since. Highly recommended.
New to Karate? Start at Karate Heroes of Kensington & South Park
Karate Heroes of Kensington & South Park 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 Heroes of Kensington & South Park
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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