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Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Fair Oaks
5 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Fair Oaks, 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 2–18) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule kovars.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 916-965-1561
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Friday | 3:30–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9–11:30 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I met the Kovar's Martial Arts team at a neighborhood event and my daughter who was 3 years old at the time broke the karate board and really enjoyed it.”
“I've had the pleasure of attending all the women's self-defense seminars.”
“If you’re looking for a place that teaches self-defense, discipline, confidence, and respect in a way that kids actually love, Kovar’s Martial Arts is it.”
“This location is the best place for adults and children to not only learn self-defense but confidence.”
“The instructors are patient, motivating, and amazing at working with kids of all skill levels.”
Other martial arts here
“They even convince me to take an evening jiu jitsu class that I’ve enjoyed for a couple years now.”
“If you’re looking for a place that teaches self-defense, discipline, confidence, and respect in a way that kids actually love, Kovar’s Martial Arts is it.”
What students say
“Thorough teaching from knowledgeable instructors that genuinely want to see each student improve with a welcoming environment for all ages.”
“Thorough teaching from knowledgeable instructors that genuinely want to see each student improve with a welcoming environment for all ages.”
“Thorough teaching from knowledgeable instructors that genuinely want to see each student improve with a welcoming environment for all ages.”
“If you or your child needs a positive environment to build confidence, strength, skills, morals, and friendships, you have found the right place.”
“If you or your child needs a positive environment to build confidence, strength, skills, morals, and friendships, you have found the right place.”
From the reviews
I met the Kovar's Martial Arts team at a neighborhood event and my daughter who was 3 years old at the time broke the karate board and really enjoyed it. We agreed to try out a free class followed by a free 1 week trial if she loves it. We booked it with Joel right on the spot.
My son started here at Kovar’s a few months ago. He absolutely loves coming to class. Every instructor is professional and extremely good with the toddlers/preschool age kids in his class (who are significantly harder to coach well and maintain patience with compared to school aged children) I taught competitive…
We have two, possibly a 3rd, son attending Kovars. We love the staff’s friendliness, really creates a warm vibe and welcoming atmosphere. Shout out to Sensei Alex for being kind, yet firm to ensure the kids are becoming the best versions of themselves.
Our experience at Kovar’s has been outstanding! Instructors are engaged, fun, and supportive while still holding high (age appropriate) expectations of the students. A wonderful place to develop life skills on and off the mat at any age. We all look forward to many years to come spent at the dojo! Thank you!
New to Karate? Start at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Fair Oaks
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Fair Oaks 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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Fair Oaks
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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