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Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Roseville

5 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Roseville, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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) 789-1133

Hours

Monday 2:30–8 PM
Tuesday 8–9 AM, 3:30–9 PM
Wednesday 2:30–9 PM
Thursday 8–9 AM, 3:30–9 PM
Friday 2:30–6 PM
Saturday 9–11 AM
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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Roseville, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 19 mentions

“They are all so great with the kids, each teacher so different from the next but they really make it happen when it all comes together!”

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🐉 Little Dragons 2 mentions

“My son has been attending Kovar’s, little samurai group, for a few months and has had the best experience.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

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🌱 Beginners

“Having no experience, she was still able to follow along as the focused on the fundamentals.”

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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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Roseville — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🏟️ MMA

“Kovar’s teaches mixed martial arts and different forms from all over the world.”

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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 92 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“The two coaches we had/have the most interactions with were Coach Shepard (miss him) and Coach Calvin (super welcoming and funny).”

friendly, respectful dojo 8 mentions

“The two coaches we had/have the most interactions with were Coach Shepard (miss him) and Coach Calvin (super welcoming and funny).”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 4 mentions

“Having no experience, she was still able to follow along as the focused on the fundamentals.”

🧒 strong kids program 5 mentions

“We are so grateful for her recommendation because we have seen such an improvement in our son's social skills and focus. He loves the classes and is ACTIVELY engaged in each one.”

clean, welcoming dojo 3 mentions

“Overall a great environment with a ton to learn about Martial Arts and also life lessons.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 10 mentions

“I love that aside from what they’re teaching they are constantly talking about good habits/health, getting along at home, at school, respecting parents, etc.”

From the reviews

Our six year old son has been attending Kovar's for 10 months in their Little Samurai program. Our son's Kindergarten teacher recommended Kovar's to us because her son had gone through their program, and she loved the principles and values that they taught him.

★★★★★ — Monica, Sep 2023

Long overdue review! My oldest son joined Kovar’s in 2019. Even as a 5 year old he was instantly engaged. Kovar’s teaches mixed martial arts and different forms from all over the world. Adding weapons and even sprinkling in Jujitsu there’s so much he has learned and has fun doing it!

★★★★★ — Natalie, Jul 2023

I was looking for a place for my kids to be physically active. A friend suggested Kovars. Not only is it a place for my kids to get some physical activity they also get amazing life lessons. I love that no matter what the weather, we are inside...

★★★★★ — Heather, Jun 2023

They are a great team at this location. They are all so great with the kids, each teacher so different from the next but they really make it happen when it all comes together!

★★★★★ — Ne, Mar 2024

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New to Karate? Start at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Roseville

Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Roseville 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Roseville

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 Kovar's Satori Academy of Martial Arts - Roseville

354 N Sunrise Ave, Roseville, CA95661

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