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Shotokan Karate Association of Southern California
5 ★★★★★ 8 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Cathedral City, California
Part of Shotokan Karate (JKA)
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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
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- Website & schedule palmspringskaratecom.godaddysites.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 760-449-7223
Hours
| Monday | 5:30–6:30 pm, 6:45–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–6:30 pm, 6:45–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30–6:30 pm, 6:45–8 pm |
| Thursday | 12–1 pm, 5:30–6:30 pm, 6:45–8 pm |
| Friday | 5:30–7 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son has been Sensei Steve’s student for almost 4 years now and he has helped tremendously with his behavior and with his self confidence.”
What students say
“I love it … Sensei is amazing and He is constantly reinforcing the students' values… My son loves coming to his class”
From the reviews
I love it … Sensei is amazing and He is constantly reinforcing the students' values… My son loves coming to his class
My son has been Sensei Steve’s student for almost 4 years now and he has helped tremendously with his behavior and with his self confidence. He went from being a child who would refuse to participate in class to a now purple striped belt, and it is all thanks to sensei.
Sensei Steve is wonderful! He is a great teacher and leader. His messages to the students are everything I want my 12 yr old son to hear. He is patient, kind, consistent and fun. The adult beginners class is also a great experience, give it a try!!
Estoy muy contenta con este Dojo, el sensay Steve brinda muy buenas clases, se asegura que todos sus estudiantes estén haciendo todo bien, un ambiente muy agradable para todos ahi.
Your first Karate class at Shotokan Karate Association of Southern California
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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