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Santa Clara Kenpo Academy
5 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Santa Clara, California
Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate
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
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule santaclarakenpoacademy.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 408-505-1067
Hours
| Monday | 6–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6–7 pm |
| Thursday | 6–9 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 9–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Recommend for children/women/men of all ages, of any fitness level, regardless of having prior experience in martial arts or none whatsoever.”
“I felt like I got a personal training Muay Thai session.”
“The American kenpo system is the most well thought through method of learning self defense.”
Other martial arts here
“The American kenpo system is the most well thought through method of learning self defense.”
What students say
“Every instructor in this dojo is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to both Kenpo Karate and just striking in general.”
“It is a very family friendly environment that caters towards all abilities and ages .”
“My son loves taking classes here.”
“Every instructor in this dojo is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to both Kenpo Karate and just striking in general.”
“She has been nothing but professional, and respectful to my boys.”
From the reviews
Trained here all of 2022. Every instructor in this dojo is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced when it comes to both Kenpo Karate and just striking in general. Making this probably one of the best karate schools in the state if not the country based on the instructor cadre alone. What they teach here works.
Have been attending classes in the evening for almost 2 years now to learn self-defense and I could not think of any activity I would enjoy nearly as much that helps students develop discipline, critical thinking, understanding body mechanics, and respect for self and others.
My boys have been training with ms.Dee since the academy opened. She has been nothing but professional, and respectful to my boys. They started out as children and have now become young adults through her guidance and toudalige. My boys started out at 6 & 7 years old and started out as beginners and are now blue belts.
Santa Clara kenpo academy is a very traditional school with excellent teachers . It is a very family friendly environment that caters towards all abilities and ages . Come down and give it a shot during the week early evenings . I am sure you will be very intrigued with the dynamic array of instructors on staff .
Your first Karate class at Santa Clara Kenpo Academy
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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