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Red Dragon Karate

4.4 ★★★★☆ 31 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Apple Valley, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team

Plan your first class

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
  • Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Website & schedule reddragonkarateapplevalley.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (760) 946-1590

Hours

Monday 3–9 PM
Tuesday 3–9 PM
Wednesday 3–9 PM
Thursday 3–9 PM
Friday 4–8 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 Red Dragon Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 18 mentions

“My granddaughter has been training there for the past few months and looks forward to her classes, she is having a very positive experience there”

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🌀 Kata (Forms)

“RDK forward stances are not traditional, but the weapons Katas are a blast.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

“RDK forward stances are not traditional, but the weapons Katas are a blast.”

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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 Red Dragon Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

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 31 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“They have created a very supportive environment and community which their students thrive in.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 2 mentions

“Her karate form is nearly immaculate and she knows how to best teach according to each student's needs.”

🧒 strong kids program 3 mentions

“Amazing I sent my daughter there and she loves it”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 9 mentions

“Sensei Allistair is also respectful and considerate, patient in his teaching, and is just a genuinely happy guy.”

From the reviews

The new owner, Sensei Alissa, is an excellent and intuitive educator and very kind and patient. Red Dragon is a local franchise that organizes excellent opportunities to compete regularly and gain recognition for mastery. RDK forward stances are not traditional, but the weapons Katas are a blast.

★★★★★ — J, Jun 2024

My daughter's special needs, and she decided to do karate just before covid-19 started here. She has loved it since she started, and it has taught her so much. She's come a long way, and the teachers are awesome, and they take the time to work with the students as long as the students do their part by practicing and…

★★★★★ — Wendy, Jun 2023

Red Dragon Karate is a wonderful place for kids to learn Karate and life lessons. Sensei Matt is a wonderful person with understanding and patience. He takes the time to talk with the kids and makes sure they follow the RDK code of: Attitude- Brotherhood- Cooperation- Confidence- Discipline- Dedication and Respect,…

★★★★★ — Timothy, Feb 2021

My son loves doing karate at Red Dragon. Karate is teaching him respect, discipline and the physical demands are great for conditioning.

★★★★★ — I8Anewok, Aug 2015

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Your first Karate class at Red Dragon 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 Red Dragon Karate

18564 Outer Hwy 18 S #206, Apple Valley, CA92307

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