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Pantoja's Shotokan Karate Do

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Chico, California

Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)

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Hours

Monday 2–7 pm
Tuesday 3–7 pm
Wednesday 2–7 pm
Thursday 3–7 pm
Friday 2–7 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 Pantoja's Shotokan Karate Do, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 2 mentions

“My daughter loves this place, and Hector is the best martial art teacher I’ve ever seen.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“Affordable prices and your child will learn self defense and how to be confident.”

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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 Pantoja's Shotokan Karate Do — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Affordable prices and your child will learn self defense and how to be confident.”

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 7 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“My daughter loves this place, and Hector is the best martial art teacher I’ve ever seen.”

From the reviews

Best Shihan in California that teaches children. Affordable prices and your child will learn self defense and how to be confident. YOU have to go see for yourself 5921 Clark Rd, Paradise

★★★★★ — Stephanie, Jul 2025

My daughter loves this place, and Hector is the best martial art teacher I’ve ever seen.

★★★★★ — K., Jan 2023

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Your first Karate class at Pantoja's Shotokan Karate Do

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 Pantoja's Shotokan Karate Do

Chico, CA

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