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Rod Sanford's Trdtnl Karate
5 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Soquel, 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
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4) — 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
- Website & schedule sanfordskarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 831-475-9676
The classes they run
“This program has amazing teachers that sincerely care about their students and not only teach the kids karate, but also teach them about respect, discipline and focus.”
“From Little Samurai classes to Youth Advanced the instruction has been age appropriate, supportive and accepting of each child’s interest and ability.”
“Sanford’s is a great place to go when you want to learn great self-defense, but also go within yourself in an efficient and different way.”
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“Sanford’s is a great place to go when you want to learn great self-defense, but also go within yourself in an efficient and different way.”
What students say
“This program has amazing teachers that sincerely care about their students and not only teach the kids karate, but also teach them about respect, discipline and focus.”
“From Little Samurai classes to Youth Advanced the instruction has been age appropriate, supportive and accepting of each child’s interest and ability.”
“The teachers are kind, get to know each child individually, and the lessons our child has learned we are confident she will carry forward.”
“This program has amazing teachers that sincerely care about their students and not only teach the kids karate, but also teach them about respect, discipline and focus.”
From the reviews
Really a great place for kids to learn. Our boy has been going for a couple years now. The instructors are patient yet challenge their students. The mat chats are excellent!
The instructors are truly gifted in working with kids. The dojo has become an important part of my daughter's life because of the people.
I've known Rod Sanford since the early 1960's. He is an excellent instructor in many disciplines and brings out the best in his students.
This dojo is so much more than karate classes for kids! From ‘mat chats’ focused on topics like safety, bullying, etc, to opportunities to perform with the demo team or be a leader for the younger classes on Arashi team eventually - Sanford’s has come up with a pathway for our kids to develop into good humans from…
Your first Karate class at Rod Sanford's Trdtnl 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.
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