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Kyokushin Karate Los Angeles

5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Los Angeles, California

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Karate dojo Affiliated Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.

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
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule kyokushinla.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 877-662-7947

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Closed
Saturday Open 24 hours
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 Kyokushin Karate Los Angeles, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 3 mentions

“This dojo has classes for men, women and children.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“It also teaches self defense, but it's much more than just self defense.”

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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 Kyokushin Karate Los Angeles — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“It also teaches self defense, but it's much more than just self defense.”

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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 8 Google reviews — in their own words.

traditional style & affiliation 2 mentions

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builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“They learn self confidence from this dojo.”

From the reviews

Kyokushin Karate is the one of the most serious Japanese martial arts with branches all over the world. This is located inside Little Tokyo Galleria. It was previously located at Weller Court. This dojo is operated by Branch Chief Nakasaka. He's known for breeding champions in his dojos.

★★★★★ — Keila, Apr 2016

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★★★★★ — Celso, Jun 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 8 reviews →

New to Karate? Start at Kyokushin Karate Los Angeles

Kyokushin Karate Los Angeles 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.

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Your first Karate class at Kyokushin Karate Los Angeles

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 Kyokushin Karate Los Angeles

333 Alameda St #212, Los Angeles, CA90013

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