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Karate Kids in America

5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Vista, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
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  • Website & schedule karatekidsinamerica.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 760-815-1254

Hours

Monday 3:30–7 pm
Tuesday 3:30–7 pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 3:30–7 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 10 am–12:30 pm
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 Karate Kids in America, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 4 mentions

“Karate kids is a great local business encouraging self respect and health!”

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Teens

“Sal is great with kids and teens.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Positive and teaching discipline, self defense and karate from Sensei and his dojo.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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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 Karate Kids in America — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Welcoming Senseis and students would recomend to anyone who is starting off or has some practice with TMA/MMA”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Positive and teaching discipline, self defense and karate from Sensei and his dojo.”

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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 11 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“Sensei Sal and his dojo are the best, most experienced and supportive.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughter absolutely loves her classes here.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“Positive and teaching discipline, self defense and karate from Sensei and his dojo.”

From the reviews

Great classes from kids to adults. Welcoming Senseis and students would recomend to anyone who is starting off or has some practice with TMA/MMA

★★★★★ — Guy, May 2021

Sensei Sal and his dojo are the best, most experienced and supportive. So honored to be a part of Sensei Salvatore's dojo.

★★★★★ — Vanessa, May 2022

Best Karate Dojo in Vista! Positive and teaching discipline, self defense and karate from Sensei and his dojo.

★★★★★ — Diego, Oct 2021

My daughter absolutely loves her classes here. Sal is great with kids and teens. Highly recommend!!!

★★★★★ — Stotney, Jun 2020

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Your first Karate class at Karate Kids in America

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 Karate Kids in America

1234 N Santa Fe Ave, Vista, CA92083

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