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Sandoval Freestyle Karate
4.6 ★★★★★ 183 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Gilbert, Arizona
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 4–13) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Women's classes dedicated women's Karate classes — a welcoming space to train and start out in
- 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 sandovalkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (602) 894-9887
Hours
| Monday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3:45 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and I were students at Sandoval Karate for 4½ years, and our experience was one of growth and enrichment through hard work and perseverance.”
“I love that they teach them manners and respect along with teaching them the proper way to protect yourself.”
“We are now back and I am taking the adults class with my son and we love it.”
“My son was very nervous his first time but immediately warmed up to them.”
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What students say
“He has taken three classes so far and from the very first class, the instructors made him feel welcome, encouraged, and excited to learn.”
“I highly recommend Sandoval Karate to any parent looking for a place where their children can learn martial arts in a supportive and encouraging environment.”
“Allen Sandoval and his team make sure everyone is learning the proper technique and skills.”
“It is small but great, I have seen an amazing change in my daughter and she loves it each time she comes!”
“The instructors are incredible and patient with the kids and great with teaching them discipline, structure and patience as well as martial arts!”
From the reviews
We have had nothing but a great experience so far with Sandoval! The instructors and staff are very friendly and helpful. The instructors really take an interest in each kids success in class. My son has advanced greatly and we’ve noticed an improvement with not only skills but with discipline and listening as well.
Our boys have been going here for just a couple months now after taking advantage of their free one month free trial classes. They have shown immediate improvement in focus and discipline; and they look forward to their weekly classes. The instructors are friendly, yet keep them driven and hold them accountable.
My daughter just started doing karate here and absolutely loves it! After the first day she asked to be signed up! It’s awesome they have a free first month to make sure the kiddos like before you commit. The teachers are great and really make sure all the kids are really learning the moves as well.
We have loved Sandoval karate! This is our second child enrolled now and our girls have both loved it! We love all of the teachers and how personable they each are. I love that they teach them manners and respect along with teaching them the proper way to protect yourself.
New to Karate? Start at Sandoval Freestyle Karate
Sandoval Freestyle Karate 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 Sandoval Freestyle 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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