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U.S. Karate Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 132 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Diego, California
Martial arts school specializing in fitness, self-defense classes & karate for children.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- 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
- Adult classes adult Karate classes — training built for grown-ups, from fitness and fundamentals to kumite (sparring) at your own pace
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule uskasandiego.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (619) 548-6070
Hours
| Monday | 2–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 2–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 2–8 PM |
| Thursday | 2–8 PM |
| Friday | 2–8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Karate Academy San Diego is an excellent place for kids and adults of all ages to learn Self-discipline and impulse control along with the skills needed for karate.”
“The Karate Academy came to our school and provided small group instruction to two groups of high school students.”
“Also I really liked their emphasis on Karate being about self defense and not about fighting.”
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“Also I really liked their emphasis on Karate being about self defense and not about fighting.”
What students say
“We are grateful for his partnership and highly recommend United States Karate Academy to any school or family looking for a program rooted in both skill and values.”
“Apart from learning the principles of respect, focus and attention, students learned basic techniques as well as self discipline while having fun.”
“My child has transformed into a more confident, stronger and wiser human being.”
“Karate Academy San Diego is an excellent place for kids and adults of all ages to learn Self-discipline and impulse control along with the skills needed for karate.”
From the reviews
The U.S . Karate Academy San Diego is an excellent place for kids and adults of all ages to learn Self-discipline and impulse control along with the skills needed for karate. You can also get your first 4 classes free check out their website. Let Master Canvento know that @ejaysadventures from YouTube sent you his way.
We’ve now been with USKA for 11 months, and I wanted to update my review to reflect the impact it’s had on my son. He has ASD with ADHD, and the instructors here have gone above and beyond in supporting his development—not just in karate, but in his academics and personal behavior as well.
United States Karate Academy has been an incredible experience for our school community. Master DLC has provided karate demonstrations twice for all of the students at Florence Elementary, and each visit has been outstanding.
The US Karate Academy has been a huge positive influence for my daughter. She has been going for just over 2 months now and has shown mass improvements in both her mental and physical health. She is autistic and has hypotonia and was always very shy and not very active due to it.
New to Karate? Start at U.S. Karate Academy
U.S. Karate Academy comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a dojo, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or flexible to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and the sensei scales the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable dojos build fundamentals (stances, blocks, punches, and kicks) for weeks, and kumite (sparring) eases in gradually, with pads and control. Third, all levels and ages really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most dojos are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Karate class at U.S. Karate 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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