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Red Dragon Karate Upland

5 ★★★★★ 35 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Upland, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons 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
  • 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 uplandkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 909-946-2667

Hours

Monday 3:30–7:30 pm
Tuesday 3:30–7:30 pm
Wednesday 4–7:30 pm
Thursday 3:30–7:30 pm
Friday 4–5 pm
Saturday 11 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 Upland, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 25 mentions

“My children have been at Red Dragon Karate for almost two years and it's been a phenomenal experience for both of them in entirely different ways.”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“Our son is extremely shy and he enjoys the special attention he received from the young Senseis, the initial one-on-one training and the constant encouragement.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“While they learn about and train in self defense, they also receive lessons in discipline and good behavior.”

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

🛡️ Self-Defense

“While they learn about and train in self defense, they also receive lessons in discipline and good behavior.”

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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 35 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 7 mentions

“We love the small group class and Shihan is a great mentor to his students and relates great with parents.”

friendly, respectful dojo 6 mentions

“RDK Upland has been a terrific, supportive, and positive environment for my kids, and I highly recommend to all who are interested in the martial arts!”

🧒 strong kids program 4 mentions

“We started our son in RDK past fall. We loved the warm welcome and received several free instructional classes before he joined the „Little Red Dragon Group“.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 23 mentions

“Daniel at Red Dragon Karate has been teaching my girls way before COVID and has done everything possible to give my girls strength, respect, discipline, and so much more.”

From the reviews

My son Kai has been a part of RDK Upland for two years now. What an amazing experience. He went into the dojo a very timid and shy boy and is now confident and self assured. Shihan has helped us with discipline when my son was acting out at school and has instilled respect in him.

★★★★★ — Raechelle, May 2018

Excellent programs for all ages. The instructors are caring and disciplined and will make you and your children the best you can be. Red Dragon Karate is the best activity/ sport you can get your kids involved in. Also great for shy kids or those with attention problems.

★★★★★ — Amanda, Mar 2017

I have two children who love being part of Red Dragon Karate in Upland! My teenage son who, after years of dedication and hard work, has earned his first degree black belt!! ...and a wannabe teenage :) daughter who started just a year ago. The classes and training have done wonders for both my kids.

★★★★★ — Nora, May 2018

We started our son in RDK past fall. We loved the warm welcome and received several free instructional classes before he joined the „Little Red Dragon Group“. Our son is extremely shy and he enjoys the special attention he received from the young Senseis, the initial one-on-one training and the constant encouragement.

★★★★★ — Bettina, May 2018

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Your first Karate class at Red Dragon Karate Upland

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 Upland

901 W Foothill Blvd # C, Upland, CA91786

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