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Kyokushin Karate
5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Torrance, California
Part of Kyokushin Karate
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 (310) 320-5325
Hours
| Monday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–1 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 5–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM–5:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Looking for an authentic Japanese martial arts class for kids and adults?”
“Beginner, Advance kids, Advance adults and an All ages class.”
What students say
“Kyokushin Karate is one of the most authentic Japanese martial arts with branches throughout the world.”
“It teaches discipline in the most organic sense.”
From the reviews
Kyokushin Karate is one of the most authentic Japanese martial arts with branches throughout the world. It teaches discipline in the most organic sense. Training here has tremendously improved my child's self confidence. I highly recommend it for any children, especially those who are timid.
Awesome intructors and master(shihan) they get your skills done and nice. Highly recommended, oss
Looking for an authentic Japanese martial arts class for kids and adults? Look no further! Kyokushin Karate is hands down the best! They have many locations! Not only in the U.S. but all over the world! They have an amazing talented staff.
Kyokushin Karate is the strongest Martial Arts in the world! For your physical body and metal health!
New to Karate? Start at Kyokushin Karate
Kyokushin Karate 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 Kyokushin Karate
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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