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Livermore School of Karate

5 ★★★★★ 9 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Livermore, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule livermoreschoolofkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 925-344-6968

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 5–7 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 8–10 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 Livermore School of Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 4 mentions

“Now, years (decades, lol) later, if he was still in the Sacramento area, all of my kids would have trained with him as well!”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 9 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 6 mentions

“Sensei Crose is an exceptional instructor who patiently challenges his students to strive for, and attain excellence not only in practice of traditional karate but also in life.”

From the reviews

Sensei Crose is AMAZING! The heart he has for Karate, the gift he has in teaching it and the fact that he has respect for others and integrity are just a few of the many reasons you should go check out his school! I trained under him and was pushed to the best of my ability!

★★★★★ — Kim, Oct 2022

Sensei John Crose is highly experienced and incredibly patient, tailoring his instruction to each individual's abilities. Sensi John Crose pays attention to even the smallest details, explaining the movements and their meaning, which deepens understanding.

★★★★★ — Masafumi, Dec 2025

Sensei John Crose is the best of the best! He has the experience, the patience and the enthusiasm to teach students of all levels and ages. He helped me when I trained for World Championships and it was the exact training I needed for this world event - and I came back with gold! Thank you Sensei Crose.

★★★★★ — Marissa, Oct 2022

Sensei Crose is an exceptional instructor who patiently challenges his students to strive for, and attain excellence not only in practice of traditional karate but also in life. It was my honor and pleasure to be his student. I have never seen a sensei who was his has equal since I moved away.

★★★★★ — Sean, Oct 2022

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Your first Karate class at Livermore School of 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.

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 Livermore School of Karate

4444 East Ave, Livermore, CA94550

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