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Victory Martial Arts - Santa Teresa
4.4 ★★★★☆ 62 Google reviews · Karate dojo in San Jose, 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
- Membership memberships around $200/mo — many dojos also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- 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 (ages 3–17) — 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule victoryma.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 209-457-7402
Hours
| Monday | 3–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 3–9 pm |
| Thursday | 11 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 11 am–8 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My son and I have been enjoying their program for 3 years and I love seeing the confidence and positive attitude he’s gained from attending.”
Other martial arts here
“There are life lessons, lots of physical activity/exercise and now mixed martial arts like boxing/kickboxing are part of the mix.”
“There are life lessons, lots of physical activity/exercise and now mixed martial arts like boxing/kickboxing are part of the mix.”
What students say
“Victory Martial Arts has well qualified instructors and a very friendly staff.”
“Martial arts teaches life skills that can help your child thrive academically, feel confident in a social environment, and achieve all types of goals in adulthood.”
“And within the first few months he gained so much confidence, his self esteem had grown so much, for that reason alone I am forever grateful to Victory.”
From the reviews
This is a great place to grow as a family. Victory martial arts helped get us through Covid as we all trained at home to online classes during the lockdowns. We as a family have been active there for at least 7 years and it’s been wonderful. The instructors are dedicated and set great examples for our kids.
Victory has brought confidence and discipline in our kids. The director and instructors are very accommodating and willing to work on kids weaknesses. Our kids have come a long way, thanks to continuous dedication from the staff at this school.
The victory martial arts team at the Santa Teresa studio is absolutely amazing. My son and I have been enjoying their program for 3 years and I love seeing the confidence and positive attitude he’s gained from attending.
Great school and very professional staff. The classes are great in building self confidence, discipline and fitness for our Son. Thank you victory Santa Theresa Team!
New to Karate? Start at Victory Martial Arts - Santa Teresa
Victory Martial Arts - Santa Teresa 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 Victory Martial Arts - Santa Teresa
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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