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Red Dragon Karate Pasadena

5 ★★★★★ 31 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Pasadena, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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  • 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
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  • Website & schedule pasadenakarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 626-684-0368

Hours

Monday 1–8 pm
Tuesday 1–8 pm
Wednesday 1–8 pm
Thursday 1–8 pm
Friday 1–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12 pm
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 Pasadena, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 22 mentions

“Sensei William is very patient, encouraging, and knows exactly how to keep young kids engaged while teaching discipline and respect.”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

“We learn various techniques including weapons training.”

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

🥊 Kickboxing

“The Saturday morning kickboxing class with Coach Sung is also a lot of fun and a great workout!”

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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 31 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 7 mentions

“Sensei William is very patient, encouraging, and knows exactly how to keep young kids engaged while teaching discipline and respect.”

friendly, respectful dojo 5 mentions

“I highly recommend adults and/or the kids becoming part of the Red Dragon Karate family.”

🧒 strong kids program 6 mentions

“If you are looking for a community to empower your child with confidence and solid life lessons, this is a great place to connect!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 19 mentions

“Red Dragon Pasadena, 先生(Sensei) William and his supporting team have created a healthy, fun and disciplined space for learning martial arts and also important life lessons.”

From the reviews

The best place in Pasadena!!! Clean, positive, and fun . Sensei William is very professional and makes each class very fun for kids so my son is very exited to come every time and as a prent I see how his changing and getting more confident, more focused and disciplined Thank you so much Red Dragon karate!

★★★★★ — Nare, May 2025

Sensei William is awesome. A fun instructor who definitely knows his stuff. We learn various techniques including weapons training. I look forward to coming twice a week every week. Id highly suggest joining

★★★★★ — Joe, Feb 2024

I was put into Red Dragon Karate when I was 5-12 yrs old. The training created a foundation that helped me in pretty much all other aspects of life including my schooling, sports, and as I got older; my career and the art of fly-fishing & fly-tying.

★★★★★ — Efon, Feb 2024

Red Dragon Karate Pasadena has been wonderful for my four-year-old son. Sensei William is very patient, encouraging, and knows exactly how to keep young kids engaged while teaching discipline and respect. The classes are structured but fun, and we have seen great improvement in his focus and confidence.

★★★★★ — Max, Jan 2026

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Your first Karate class at Red Dragon Karate Pasadena

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 Pasadena

1259 N Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA91104

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