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The Dojo Valdez Karate & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Madera, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes (ages 4–12) — 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
- Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule valdezdojo.net — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 559-674-3656
Hours
| Monday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 3–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“They take the time to introduce themselves to students and families and do a great job at keeping the younger children engaged.”
“Start your kids as little Dragons and help them gain confidence, structure, and focus.”
“And every kid there im grateful my son is learning discipline self defence and making friends with a great group of peers.”
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“And every kid there im grateful my son is learning discipline self defence and making friends with a great group of peers.”
What students say
“THE DOJO ended up being the winner of a contest where I filmed there for my show, and everyone was warm, friendly, and respectful.”
“And every kid there im grateful my son is learning discipline self defence and making friends with a great group of peers.”
“Our sensei is excellent with balancing being a kind and understanding teacher, while also teaching the students respect and diligence.”
From the reviews
Great family oriented dojo. They take the time to introduce themselves to students and families and do a great job at keeping the younger children engaged. They are a busy school and have wait lists for some of their classes but it is worth the wait. Prices for classes are comparable to most martial arts schools.
They work very well the the kids and are very patient with all kids and family members
I was blessed at the age of nine to start karate at The Dojo and in even more blessed to still be training there today. I love The Dojo so much. Thank you Sensei for never giving up on me and the rest of the students especially through this pandemic.
We are about 5 weeks into our karate experience here at the dojo and it has been such a positive experience. I was pleasantly surprised to see how many females attend. The entire staff is very sweet and helpful.
Your first Karate class at The Dojo Valdez Karate & Fitness
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.
