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Red Dragon Karate Montclair

5 ★★★★★ 36 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Montclair, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Competition team

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
  • 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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule rdkmontclair.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 909-920-5987

Hours

Monday 3:30–8:30 pm
Tuesday 7–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Wednesday 7–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Thursday 7–10:30 am, 4:30–8:30 pm
Friday Closed
Saturday 9–11 am
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 Montclair, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 13 mentions

“Red Dragon Karate is by far the best commitment i’ve made to put my daughter into karate, because she is NOW fully committed!”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“They host “parents night out”, they also have private lessons, and including the best looking Gi/Sparring equipment and gear around!”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

“,also weapons training for any age, after they are ranked!”

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👤 Private Lessons

“They host “parents night out”, they also have private lessons, and including the best looking Gi/Sparring equipment and gear around!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“We learn so much in each class, from discipline and confidence to practical skills and techniques.”

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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 Montclair — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“RDK is a great kickboxing / karate fitness center.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“He has learned discipline, team work and self defense.”

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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 36 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“All staff and Sensei’s are absolutely amazing, showing dedication, strength, discipline, and also have lots of other fun activities to offer on and off the mat.”

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“The instructors are always helpful and supportive, creating a positive environment that makes training fun.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“Red Dragon Karate in Montclair has been an excellent experience for my children. They have developed greater confidence, improved focus, and stronger trust in themselves.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 21 mentions

“Not only is he dedicated in every class but as a parent I have noticed a difference in his confidence and his social skills have also improved he used to be very shy.”

From the reviews

Red Dragon Karate is by far the best commitment i’ve made to put my daughter into karate, because she is NOW fully committed!! A year ago we’ve tried other programs, but nothing is compared to this RDK MONTCLAIR’s Dojo!

★★★★★ — Alyssa, Dec 2023

My son started Karate in August and he is loving it! Not only is he dedicated in every class but as a parent I have noticed a difference in his confidence and his social skills have also improved he used to be very shy.

★★★★★ — Graciela, Dec 2023

Red Dragon Karate in Montclair has been an excellent experience for my children. They have developed greater confidence, improved focus, and stronger trust in themselves. I highly recommend this program.🥋🏆

★★★★★ — America, Dec 2025

Update: my daughter and I are still on our karate journey at Red Dragon Karate in Montclair. It is still amazing as ever. Our amazing and knowledgeable Senseis are patient, and genuinely committed to helping every student improve.

★★★★★ — Latashijuna, Dec 2025

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Your first Karate class at Red Dragon Karate Montclair

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 Montclair

8660 Central Ave B, Montclair, CA91763

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