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Respect Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Agoura Hills, California
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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 3–16) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule respectmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (818) 707-0332
Hours
| Monday | 3–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 3–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–1:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I love how the instructors not only teach self-defense and physical moves but also discipline, something the kids of today could use more of”
“The martial arts training here is stellar for kids, teens, and adults alike, and the kickboxing fitness classes are an incredible workout.”
“I love how the instructors not only teach self-defense and physical moves but also discipline, something the kids of today could use more of”
Other martial arts here
“The martial arts training here is stellar for kids, teens, and adults alike, and the kickboxing fitness classes are an incredible workout.”
“I love how the instructors not only teach self-defense and physical moves but also discipline, something the kids of today could use more of”
What students say
“We have been training with Master Ercolono and his amazing team of black belt instructors for over 5 years.”
“I believe that I am gifting my family, lessons, tools and skills to be able to confront any challenge in life with confidence, bravery, integrity, and honor.”
“Respect Martial Arts is more than an amazing karate studio, it is a community of like minded people learning and growing together under the incredible guidance of Master Ercolono.”
From the reviews
We have been training with Master Ercolono and his amazing team of black belt instructors for over 5 years. I have never experienced such a unique, devoted and committed group of people ever. The love, support, patience, understanding and dedication Master Ercolono gives to each and every student is extraordinary.
Aidan and I attended Agoura Karate for years and loved it. I am only sorry they don't have a school in Encino ! Master Ercolono is a terrific instructor and I'd love to continue ! Aidan is 11 and is enjoying baseball for a while . Definitely recommend it. - Roz Glantz.
Ercolono is a very experienced master and has the ability to teach all ages and personalities. This is a community oriented dojo and a safe place to train karate.
I have been a student at Respect Martial Arts for almost 9 years, and I can honestly say it has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life. This school is so much more than just a place to train, it’s a community that fosters growth inside and outside the school.
New to Karate? Start at Respect Martial Arts
Respect Martial Arts 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 Respect Martial Arts
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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