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MPA KARATE: Z-ULTIMATE STUDIO

5 ★★★★★ 6 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Menlo Park, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons

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  • 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
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  • Phone +1 650-215-1927

Hours

Monday 12–7 pm
Tuesday 12–7 pm
Wednesday 12–7 pm
Thursday 12–7 pm
Friday 12–7 pm
Saturday 12–7 pm
Sunday 12–7 pm

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 MPA KARATE: Z-ULTIMATE STUDIO, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 4 mentions

“The focus is on teaching karate in a fun way that keeps kids engaged while emphasizing technique, speed and power.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“There is a nice balance of forms, light sparring, and defense techniques.”

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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 MPA KARATE: Z-ULTIMATE STUDIO — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🐉 Kung Fu

“The dojo teaches Z-ultimate karate, which is an American Kenpo Karate style with Shaolin Kung-fu blended in.”

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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 6 Google reviews — in their own words.

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 3 mentions

“The focus is on teaching karate in a fun way that keeps kids engaged while emphasizing technique, speed and power.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“The focus is on teaching karate in a fun way that keeps kids engaged while emphasizing technique, speed and power.”

From the reviews

Sensei Molly is fantastic, and this dojo is wonderful. The dojo teaches Z-ultimate karate, which is an American Kenpo Karate style with Shaolin Kung-fu blended in. The focus is on teaching karate in a fun way that keeps kids engaged while emphasizing technique, speed and power.

★★★★★ — Carlos, May 2023

The Sensei's at Z-Ultimate Menlo Park have years of experience and it shows in the group classes, private lessons and teaching ability to show anyone one, child or adult to have more self confidence, agility and skill of martial arts.

★★★★★ — Mpa, Oct 2014

My daughter has been attending for 5 years and we love this place! Sensei Molly and her team do such an amazing job with the kids, who learn, work out and have so much fun.

★★★★★ — Adriana, Aug 2024

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Your first Karate class at MPA KARATE: Z-ULTIMATE STUDIO

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 MPA KARATE: Z-ULTIMATE STUDIO

1131 Chestnut St, Menlo Park, CA94025

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