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Petaluma Karate Club

5 ★★★★★ 3 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Petaluma, California

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens

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 petalumakarateclub.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 707-206-8393

Hours

Monday 3–7:30 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 6:30–7:45 pm
Friday 5:30–7:30 pm
Saturday 8 am–12 pm
Sunday 10 am–12 pm

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 Petaluma Karate Club, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Teaches respect, control, self discipline, balance, self defense, and so much more.”

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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 Petaluma Karate Club — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense

“Teaches respect, control, self discipline, balance, self defense, and so much more.”

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 3 Google reviews — in their own words.

💵 good value / fair pricing 2 mentions

“It is reasonably priced and well worth every penny.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 3 mentions

“Karen is a fantastic teacher, patient and kind, while remaining firm and disciplined.”

From the reviews

Karen is a fantastic teacher, patient and kind, while remaining firm and disciplined. It is reasonably priced and well worth every penny. Teaches respect, control, self discipline, balance, self defense, and so much more. Great for adults and children of all ages. Very welcoming.

★★★★★ — Sasha, Jun 2018

Sensei MacDonald is a patient, knowledgeable, and energetic teacher. The Dojo itself is beautiful and a joy to train in.

★★★★★ — Justin, Feb 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 3 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Petaluma Karate Club

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 Petaluma Karate Club

213 Western Ave, Petaluma, CA94952

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