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Taylor's House of Karate

5 ★★★★★ 12 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Rafael, California

Karate dojo Kids & teens

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships around $20/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule taylorshouseofkarate.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (415) 257-4300

Hours

Monday 2:15–7:30 PM
Tuesday 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Wednesday 2:15–7:30 PM
Thursday 6:30 AM–7:30 PM
Friday 2:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM–12 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 Taylor's House of Karate, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 2 mentions

“Mats and equipment are clean, mats are swept, and you can tell this facility is treated with the upmost respect so your kids can enjoy their classes.”

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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 Taylor's House of Karate — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo

“If you (or your kids) like to learn Taekwondo and Karate, this is the place!”

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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 12 Google reviews — in their own words.

friendly, respectful dojo 3 mentions

“Taylor's House of Karate is a family owned business with passion and respect for their craft with the goal of sharing that with you in mind.”

clean, welcoming dojo 4 mentions

“Great atmosphere for learning.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“Mats and equipment are clean, mats are swept, and you can tell this facility is treated with the upmost respect so your kids can enjoy their classes.”

From the reviews

THE BEST!!!!! If you (or your kids) like to learn Taekwondo and Karate, this is the place! Wonderful teachers (actually the BEST), great learning environment, fun and working-hard attitude, and again THE BEST teachers and masters! Love this place!!!

★★★★★ — Chris, Jun 2021

Down and to the point 1. Great atmosphere for learning. 2. Clean facility 3. Affordable pricing for quality instruction DONT TAKE MY WORD FOR IT. CHECK IT OUT. I coach youth sports and take a 5 year old here. The number one thing that I look for is putting the fun in FUNdamentals.

★★★★★ — Jimmyau56, Apr 2026

El mejor lugar !! Taylor’s House of Karate cuenta con maestros maravillosos , En si todo el personal de este lugar se llevan el primero lugar ! Te hacen sentir bienvenido y los más importante y bonito ayudan a los niños a sentirse seguros y adaptarse rápidamente a su flow !

★★★★★ — Karla, Jun 2023

We are so grateful Taylor’s House of Karate is in our community! Our kiddo has been working with Teacher Bentley for several years and those times are usually the highlight of his week! He’s a remarkable teacher and person and the studio is a great, diverse, and family-like place to learn.

★★★★★ — M, Oct 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 12 reviews →

Your first Karate class at Taylor's House of 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.

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 Taylor's House of Karate

555 Francisco Blvd E STE 12, San Rafael, CA94901

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