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PKSA Karate OC
5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Lake Forest, California
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
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–6) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule pksaoc.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (949) 454-9476
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“During class the kids are engaged in lessons even though it’s been all virtual.”
“Both my kids started as 5 years old in the Little Ninjas Program.”
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What students say
“Excellent class, the instructor is patient and its not filled with a bunch of legal rules like other places.”
“The instructor is amazing, class sizes tend to be small, and everyone is very friendly.”
“As for the quality of the techniques taught, well I am admittedly no Karate expert.”
“” That was the first thing they taught in this little kid program, setting the example that this more than just learning Karate.”
“Just got done with our first tournament everyone was polite friendly and helpful.”
“For younger kids, it’s great for focus, listening, following direction, discipline, teaching them stranger danger and awareness, and other important life skills.”
From the reviews
Consider yourself lucky if you’ve come across this excellent program. The instructors are amazing, setting a positive and encouraging environment. Yet there are no free passes in this program. Students must master their skills at each level to advance. Students start at all ages.
PKSA is such a great karate program. My son started at 5 years old and he is now 7. For younger kids, it’s great for focus, listening, following direction, discipline, teaching them stranger danger and awareness, and other important life skills.
PKSA Karate has been absolutely amazing during this pandemic. During class the kids are engaged in lessons even though it’s been all virtual. That is all because of the amazing instructors. We are so thankful for them.
Excellent class, the instructor is patient and its not filled with a bunch of legal rules like other places. Super friendly people! Schedule is well rounded for all types of learning.
New to Karate? Start at PKSA Karate OC
PKSA Karate OC comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at PKSA Karate OC
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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