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Moore's Karate

4.9 ★★★★★ 16 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lodi, California

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team

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 4–13) — 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 mooreskaratelodi.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (209) 369-8395

Hours

Monday 3–9 PM
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM
Thursday 3–9 PM
Friday 3–9 PM
Saturday Closed
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 Moore's Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 20 mentions

“This is my son's first time in any type of martial arts/self-defense training classes and it's been an amazing experience.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is my son's first time in any type of martial arts/self-defense training classes and it's been an amazing experience.”

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🌱 Beginners

“This is my son's first time in any type of martial arts/self-defense training classes and it's been an amazing experience.”

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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 Moore's Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“This is my son's first time in any type of martial arts/self-defense training classes and it's been an amazing experience.”

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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 16 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“My son has gained so much confidence from the reassurance he receives in these classes.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 5 mentions

“My 11 year old daughter has gained strength, confidence, and discipline all while making friends.”

From the reviews

If you would like your child to learn and master the art of Karate, Moore's Karate is the place to go! My 11 year old daughter has gained strength, confidence, and discipline all while making friends. The adults (Sensei) really take their time with the kids individually and as a team.

★★★★★ — Erica, Mar 2026

Great place for your kids and adults. My grandson has been taking lessons for over 3 years.

★★★★★ — Anna, May 2021

My daughter started karate as a fun summer activity in July of 2025 and it has slowly became a lifestyle for her! The instructors are amazing with the kids and teach important life lessons on safety and how to protect/ defend themselves and others.

★★★★★ — Krista, Apr 2026

My son has been training here for about 4 years now. He absolutely loves it! I am more than pleased with the level of training he receives. The staff is very kind, knowledgeable and great with the kids. They have played a major role in helping to raise my son into a very honorable young man.

★★★★★ — Todd, Oct 2022

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New to Karate? Start at Moore's Karate

Moore's 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.

Check beginner classes on their site

Your first Karate class at Moore's 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 Moore's Karate

1317 W Lockeford St, Lodi, CA95242

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