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Larios Karate Club
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Yuma, Arizona
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
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule larioskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (928) 726-1258
Hours
| Monday | 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“We have personally known him for 7 years and he has been a supportive person to my family, especially with one of my daughter’s who he helped with her low esteem, and depression.”
“The school is open to all levels of expertise: classes for children, as well as an adult class for the experienced, the brand new, men, woman and teenagers.”
“What is done here isn’t some katas, which is a form of karate that is known to be for show, but it is focused on working on technique that is viable in real life situations.”
“Private lessons were the way to go for me, and trust me you will see the results immediately.”
“I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to acquire skill in self defense to Sensei Larios.”
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“I would definitely recommend anyone wanting to acquire skill in self defense to Sensei Larios.”
What students say
“Sensei Larios is incredibly patient, disciplined, and truly cares about each student’s growth… not just in karate, but in confidence and character.”
“We have personally known him for 7 years and he has been a supportive person to my family, especially with one of my daughter’s who he helped with her low esteem, and depression.”
“What is done here isn’t some katas, which is a form of karate that is known to be for show, but it is focused on working on technique that is viable in real life situations.”
“Anyone wanting to acquire knowledge in self defense, situational awareness, or just boost their confidence and get into shape will definitely learn it at Larios Karate Club”
From the reviews
Sensei Larios has taught me different values, such as how to be stronger not only physically, but mentally. He has shown me different levels of strength and what I can strive for. Not only is he the best in Yuma, but he’s the best overall.
I started training at Larios Karate Club when I was five years old. Sensei Larios taught me discipline, self defense and respect. I’m 34 now and one of Sensei Larios black belts. Being in law enforcement can’t go as much I would like to go. After 29 years I still go train with sensei Larios.
The Master Larios is very professional, efficient, and patient person with his students. We have personally known him for 7 years and he has been a supportive person to my family, especially with one of my daughter’s who he helped with her low esteem, and depression. I am very thankful for him.
One of the best decisions I ever made was for me and my family to join Larios Karate Club. Useful techniques that can be used in real life situations taught by arguably one of the best karate instructors you can find.
New to Karate? Start at Larios Karate Club
Larios Karate Club comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Larios Karate Club
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.
