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Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Natomas
4.8 ★★★★★ 47 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Sacramento, 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
- 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 (916) 419-9878
Hours
| Monday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:30–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The instructors are truly top-notch, not only in their martial arts skill but also in how they communicate and connect with the kids.”
“The lessons go far beyond martial arts—covering healthy habits, self-discipline, bullying awareness, and self-defense—skills that will benefit her in every aspect of life.”
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“The lessons go far beyond martial arts—covering healthy habits, self-discipline, bullying awareness, and self-defense—skills that will benefit her in every aspect of life.”
What students say
“The program director responded promptly to my initial inquiry into their program and continued to assist me until I had completed registration and arranged the first class.”
“The teachers are respectful, they know students by name, and truly love what they do.”
“My son has gained confidence and has learned amazing techniques on self defense that I wouldn’t have been able to teach him.”
“My son has gained confidence and has learned amazing techniques on self defense that I wouldn’t have been able to teach him.”
“We chose Karate to help teach discipline, respect, self control, body awareness, and more to my 5 year old son who has been reluctant to engage in peer activities.”
From the reviews
For those seeking a facility for children, this review is intended. We chose Karate to help teach discipline, respect, self control, body awareness, and more to my 5 year old son who has been reluctant to engage in peer activities. Kovars was recommended by a friend and continues to exceed my expectations.
My son has been coming here for 3 weeks. He has a hard time focusing for long periods of time and he can be quite emotional on a not so great day but WOW. Everyone at Kovars is SO incredibly patient and kind.
I began training with Kovars when I was 11. Without Kovars, I wouldn’t be the driven, goal oriented, self-disciplined person that I am today. Exceptional group of leaders that will help you lead a healthier, safer, and happier lifestyle.
Our 4 year old has been coming here for a couple months and we think it’s great. Very structured and the instructors are enthusiastic and energetic. Even when our son doesn’t feel like going, he ends up having a lot of fun and is in a way better mood after.
New to Karate? Start at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Natomas
Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Natomas 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 - Natomas
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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