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Old School Kenpo Karate

4.5 ★★★★★ 2 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Torrance, California

Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens Private lessons

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

  • 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
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 8) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
  • 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
  • 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 oldschoolkenpo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (310) 944-2936

Hours

Monday 5:30–8:30 PM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5:30–8:30 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 9:30 AM–12 PM
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 Old School Kenpo Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

💪 Women's Karate

“I love the practical approach Jenifer and Bill offer in their Basic yet Brutal women's self-defense course.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“I love the practical approach Jenifer and Bill offer in their Basic yet Brutal women's self-defense course.”

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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 Old School Kenpo Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“I love the practical approach Jenifer and Bill offer in their Basic yet Brutal women's self-defense course.”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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 2 Google reviews — in their own words.

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“I love the practical approach Jenifer and Bill offer in their Basic yet Brutal women's self-defense course.”

From the reviews

I love the practical approach Jenifer and Bill offer in their Basic yet Brutal women's self-defense course. Their course is designed for women of all ages. My niece was 14 and my step daughter was 24 when they took the course.

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Mar 2018

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Your first Karate class at Old School Kenpo 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 Old School Kenpo Karate

1951 W Carson St, Torrance, CA90501

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