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USKO Training - Riverside
4.6 ★★★★★ 149 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Riverside, 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
- 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 uskotraining.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (951) 686-1505
Hours
| Monday | 9:30 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–7:45 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM–12 PM, 3–7:45 PM |
| Thursday | 3–7:45 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–12 PM, 3–7 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–12 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My daughter started taking karate here about 8-9 months ago, and it has been nothing but a positive experience.”
“USKO Riverside is an outstanding gym for both beginners and experienced Muay Thai practitioners.”
Other martial arts here
“I’ve learned so much doing Jiu Jitsu and training mentally and physically, Sen-sei Joey and his whole family are the real deal, generations of fighters.”
“My child takes the kid's Muay Thai class twice a week, and for 8 classes a month, it's a really fair price.”
What students say
“I’m glad I joined—Coach Joey and Coach Ray are excellent instructors who have really helped me build a strong foundation as I continue to grow in this sport and lifestyle.”
“USKO Riverside is an outstanding gym for both beginners and experienced Muay Thai practitioners.”
“Sensei James and the other Sensi are very very nice They are very kind to the kids, attentive, respectful, patient with the kids and make it fun as they learn.”
“It's a great workout and builds their confidence.”
“As a parent, I’ve seen so much growth in my child’s confidence, discipline, and skills.”
From the reviews
I've been training Muay Thai at USKO Riverside for almost two years. This studio is run by the Pagliuso family where Joey fought in Kickboxing and some Muay Thai. The evening classes that I attend are taught by lead instructor, Ray.
My son has been going for 3 years and he has improved so much in class and in school. He loves it and has learned much more than karate.
USKO Riverside is an outstanding gym for both beginners and experienced Muay Thai practitioners. I’m glad I joined—Coach Joey and Coach Ray are excellent instructors who have really helped me build a strong foundation as I continue to grow in this sport and lifestyle.
My youngest child who Is 9 and on the spectrum has been going to karate for 6 months at USKO. I have the gold membership and I love it. Each and every instructor very patient with the children. They teach them discipline but it is a very great balance of fun mixed into it.
New to Karate? Start at USKO Training - Riverside
USKO Training - Riverside 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 USKO Training - Riverside
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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