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UpLift Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · Karate dojo in West Sacramento, California

Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo

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  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
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  • Website & schedule upliftmartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 916-373-9789

Hours

Monday 3–8:15 pm
Tuesday 3–9 pm
Wednesday 3–9 pm
Thursday 3–9 pm
Friday 3:30–8 pm
Saturday 9 am–12:30 pm
Sunday 10 am–12:30 pm

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 UpLift Martial Arts, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 35 mentions

“If you're a parent looking for a place where your kids can grow in confidence, discipline, and pure heart—Uplift Martial Arts in West Sacramento is it!”

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🐉 Little Dragons

“Angel, Analia an Luis all started as tiny tigers, and you guys are so amazing that I joined a year ago.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“What I love most is how they incorporate a variety of disciplines (Taekwondo, Self Defense, Forms, Sparring, Weapons Training and More!”

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⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo)

“What I love most is how they incorporate a variety of disciplines (Taekwondo, Self Defense, Forms, Sparring, Weapons Training and More!”

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Teens

“They have classes for all ages, from kids and teens up to adults.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“What I love most is how they incorporate a variety of disciplines (Taekwondo, Self Defense, Forms, Sparring, Weapons Training and More!”

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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 UpLift Martial Arts — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🦵 Taekwondo

“What I love most is how they incorporate a variety of disciplines (Taekwondo, Self Defense, Forms, Sparring, Weapons Training and More!”

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🛡️ Self-Defense

“What I love most is how they incorporate a variety of disciplines (Taekwondo, Self Defense, Forms, Sparring, Weapons Training and More!”

Other dojos that also teach self-defense →

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 93 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 3 mentions

“I don't live close to the prgm at all but we make the sacrifice because I want my kids to have the best instruction.”

friendly, respectful dojo 7 mentions

“💥 From day one, the Jungs have shown us what a positive, supportive, and truly intentional learning environment looks like.”

strong technique, kata & fundamentals 7 mentions

“The lessons are fun and engaging, incorporating a mix of traditional karate techniques and playful activities that keep the kids excited and motivated.”

🧒 strong kids program 8 mentions

“If you're a parent looking for a place where your kids can grow in confidence, discipline, and pure heart—Uplift Martial Arts in West Sacramento is it!”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 18 mentions

“If you're a parent looking for a place where your kids can grow in confidence, discipline, and pure heart—Uplift Martial Arts in West Sacramento is it!”

From the reviews

Uplift is an awesome place to take the kids or even yourself! I enrolled my 3 kids & my neice & nephew! They all love the classes and want to go everyday ! I definitely recommend!

★★★★★ — Alyssa, May 2022

Uplift Martial Arts is a great activity and commitment for nearly all. Students will learn so much more than martial art techniques when they attend classes here. Character building, life-skills also are focused on each term.

★★★★★ — Andrea, May 2023

Uplift Martial Arts is excellent martial arts school and very healthy environment. I have been training here for about a year, and my 16-year-old niece trained for about 6 months (before moving out of the area), and we both feel very fortunate to have found Uplift. The head instructors and owners, Mr. and Mrs.

★★★★★ — Christian, Nov 2023

I started my oldest here about 9 years ago. I fell in love with how the instructors are so great with the children. They are so patient, keep the children engaged, have community events outside of regular practice and truly uplift the children. Life happened and here we are 9 years later and 2 kids more, back at it.

★★★★★ — A, Apr 2025

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Your first Karate class at UpLift Martial Arts

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 UpLift Martial Arts

3170 Jefferson Blvd #145, West Sacramento, CA95691

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