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Petaluma Academy Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Petaluma, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pamakarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 707-778-1069
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–12 pm, 4–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–12 pm, 4–7 pm |
| Thursday | 5–7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–12 pm, 4–6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Both my kids are taking karate here, and I love the dynamic of supportive teachers and classes with students from all ages supporting each other.”
“The head teacher of Tai Chi at PAMA has also, for all these years, been teaching it as a self-defense system.”
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“The head teacher of Tai Chi at PAMA has also, for all these years, been teaching it as a self-defense system.”
What students say
“Jake Patterson is an incredible teacher with an amazing amount of knowledge and skill.”
“Plus, I was looking to gain more ability to focus my mind and also have more peace in my life.”
From the reviews
I’ve been practicing Tai Chi at PAMA for just over four years now and it’s helped me greatly in a number of areas. I’m a bit older, so I wanted to explore the health aspects of Tai Chi. Plus, I was looking to gain more ability to focus my mind and also have more peace in my life.
It’s been about 4 years since I began the tai chi program here. Although I took karate 30+ years ago, this is no longer an option for these old joints. So tai chi has been a wonderful alternative with strength and balance as well as the martial arts aspects to it.
My Sensei since 1979-80 I think. A TRUE GRAND MASTER. He cares. He lives the martial way. No pay and get a black belt here. Skilled....smart...and truly a PEACEFUL WARRIOR. Forever Grateful
Both my kids are taking karate here, and I love the dynamic of supportive teachers and classes with students from all ages supporting each other. There’s a wonderful balance of compassion and limits that the teachers bring to their expectations for younger kids, to support them to learn while also understanding what’s…
Your first Karate class at Petaluma Academy Martial Arts
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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