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Navarro's Kenpo Karate & Gym.

4.3 ★★★★☆ 6 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Francisco, California

Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate

Karate dojo Affiliated

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

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 3–9 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 11:30 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Navarro's Kenpo Karate & Gym. — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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.

builds confidence, discipline & respect 4 mentions

“I have been at it since 1973, and while I still participate, I marvel at the next generation of disciplined martial artists -- they're awesome!”

From the reviews

Es muy buen lugar para aprender artes marciales!! Y más que sean mixtas! Y los instructores saben!

★★★★★ — Emmanuel, Jul 2015

I have been at it since 1973, and while I still participate, I marvel at the next generation of disciplined martial artists -- they're awesome! The house of Navarro instills discipline, respect, honor, a sense of pride, and of course, the traditions of Karate..

★★★★★ — J., Oct 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 6 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Navarro's Kenpo Karate & Gym.

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 Navarro's Kenpo Karate & Gym.

960 Geneva Ave, San Francisco, CA94112

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