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Karate Sunnyvale
5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Cupertino, 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 ·
- Website & schedule karatesunnyvale.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 408-242-5469
Hours
| Monday | 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6:30–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 7–8:30 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Classes are in person or online, and there are classes for all levels.”
What students say
“Sensei Jordan sincerely cares about students learning proper technique to defend themselves.”
“Jordan’s classes are great way to learn karate and a great workout!”
From the reviews
Sensei Jordan runs the best karate dojo in the Bay Area. Classes are in person or online, and there are classes for all levels. The students are a great diverse group, myself included. There are children and adults of all levels. Jordan’s teaching focuses heavily on getting the fundamentals just right.
Sensei Jordan sincerely cares about students learning proper technique to defend themselves. Excellent!
New to Karate? Start at Karate Sunnyvale
Karate Sunnyvale 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 Karate Sunnyvale
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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