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Sova Kempo Karate School, LLC

5 ★★★★★ 7 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Yorba Linda, California

Part of Kenpo / Kempo Karate

Karate dojo Free trial Affiliated Kids & teens

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 — 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 sovakempo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 714-469-8350

Hours

Monday 5–8 pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 5–8 pm
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 9 am–12:30 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, belt tests, and seminars — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Karate classes on the schedule at Sova Kempo Karate School, LLC, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 3 mentions

“My kids love coming here and Instructor Scott is awesome with all the kids.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“He teaches not only amazing Karate/self defence Skills, but also life skills to be a better person such as respecting others, discipline, and self-control.”

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Other martial arts here

Karate dojos are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else students mention training under the same roof at Sova Kempo Karate School, LLC — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🥊 Kickboxing

“They also have kickboxing classes on Saturdays at 9am!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“He teaches not only amazing Karate/self defence Skills, but also life skills to be a better person such as respecting others, discipline, and self-control.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the dojo's own info — they show what students have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kickboxing alongside your Karate, confirm the current schedule with the dojo.

What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 7 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“He is very patient and humble around everybody.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“He teaches not only amazing Karate/self defence Skills, but also life skills to be a better person such as respecting others, discipline, and self-control.”

From the reviews

This is an AMAZING SCHOOL to be a part of! My 2 daughters and I train under Instructor Scott and we just love him!! He teaches not only amazing Karate/self defence Skills, but also life skills to be a better person such as respecting others, discipline, and self-control. He is very patient and humble around everybody.

★★★★★ — Hiroko, Feb 2018

My kids love coming here and Instructor Scott is awesome with all the kids. They teach a lot of life lessons on top of karate that I think are essential for kids to learn. We are very grateful for finding them and would recommend 100% .

★★★★★ — Ed, Nov 2021

Great place to start karate! They also have kickboxing classes on Saturdays at 9am!!😍😍

★★★★★ — Michael, Nov 2020

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Your first Karate class at Sova Kempo Karate School, LLC

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.

Karate is a contact sport. Ease in, train within your limits, listen to your instructors, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Sova Kempo Karate School, LLC

17435 Imperial Hwy. Unit a, Yorba Linda, CA92886

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