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Okinawa Karate Academy
4.7 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Richmond, California
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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
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- Website & schedule hilltopdojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 510-691-8266
Hours
| Monday | 4–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–6 pm |
| Thursday | 4–6 pm |
| Friday | 6–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | 10 am–12 pm |
The classes they run
“My son has been attending the Okinawa Karate Academy for about 11 years now, we absolutely love it.”
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What students say
“My son has been attending the Okinawa Karate Academy for about 11 years now, we absolutely love it.”
From the reviews
My son has been attending the Okinawa Karate Academy for about 11 years now, we absolutely love it.
Although it's been over a decade since we moved from the area, the principles that I've learned from Sensei Mehran continue to have a lasting impact on my life. I'm grateful for the life lessons he's taught me through Okinawa Karate.
Sensei Mehran Shakhar is an amazing teacher! I've been a student of his for about 4 years and love the class.
Your first Karate class at Okinawa Karate Academy
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.
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