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USA Martial Arts Center
5 ★★★★★ 26 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Los Angeles, California
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
- 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 usamartialartscenter.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 310-922-0277
Hours
| Monday | 3–6 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 3–6 PM |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 3–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–1 PM |
The classes they run
“My daughter has been attending for a year now, and Hanshi leads with dedication, teaching discipline, focus, and self-control, all while keeping it fun and engaging for the kids.”
“Whether they are beginners or more advanced students, she ensures that every child feels supported and challenged to reach their full potential.”
“USA Martial Arts Center not only teaches kids and teens the art of karate but also adults.”
“We’ve even done a few private lessons with Sensei Neda, who’s been incredibly patient and encouraging, providing the extra support my 8-year-old needed.”
“You dont just learn self defense, you learn things you will use in your everyday life that will push you forward and help you reach success.”
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“You dont just learn self defense, you learn things you will use in your everyday life that will push you forward and help you reach success.”
What students say
“We’ve even done a few private lessons with Sensei Neda, who’s been incredibly patient and encouraging, providing the extra support my 8-year-old needed.”
“USA Martial Arts Center is an exceptional dojo that truly stands out for its welcoming atmosphere, high-quality instruction, and commitment to personal growth.”
“USA Martial Arts and Sensei Neda have been a part of our family since Covid struck and our son loves going to his classes and has grown and developed so much under their guidance.”
“USA Martial Arts and Sensei Neda have been a part of our family since Covid struck and our son loves going to his classes and has grown and developed so much under their guidance.”
“My daughter has been attending for a year now, and Hanshi leads with dedication, teaching discipline, focus, and self-control, all while keeping it fun and engaging for the kids.”
From the reviews
My son has been going to Sensei Neda at USA Martial Arts Center for several months now. He's learned so much from this wonderful instructor. She teaches the kids physical skills and valuable life lessons in every class.
This is the most reputable, cleanest and best run dojo in LA. USA Martial Arts Center not only teaches kids and teens the art of karate but also adults. Having attended USA MAC for over 15 years, I am confident that there is no better place for children to gain the necessary discipline to be a stand up, functioning…
This class taught my son goal setting at the age of 6 he now uses the goal setting concept from Sensei Neda to achieve good grades. He’s eager to complete all his homework and chores at home in order to receive positive points on his at home chart we are so thankful for this class & Sensei Neda’s fun tools to help us…
This review is long overdue. I am so happy I found this gem of a dojo. My son has been attending USA MAC for the past 5 years and the transformation in his self esteem, confidence, and discipline, has been remarkable to witness. Sensei Neda and her team treat each of their students like their own.
New to Karate? Start at USA Martial Arts Center
USA Martial Arts Center 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 USA Martial Arts Center
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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