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Victory Martial Arts

4.7 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Stevenson Ranch, California

Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons

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 (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 (661) 255-7438

Hours

Monday 3:30–7:30 PM
Tuesday 3:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday 3:30–7:30 PM
Thursday 3:30–7:30 PM
Friday 3:30–7:30 PM
Saturday 9 AM–12:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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

🧒 Kids Karate 31 mentions

“We love how they involve parents in day-to-day class, and how they are all so nice to the small children while ensuring that they learn and be disciplined in what they are doing.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

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

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 41 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 5 mentions

“Master Kiwi and Master Espinosa are amazing, so welcoming, positive and protective of the students.”

friendly, respectful dojo 14 mentions

“The environment is supportive, encouraging, and motivating, and it really helps children build important life skills that go far beyond martial arts.”

great workout & fitness 2 mentions

“Parents can join in, show what a good role model is, great exercise, learning the self defense as well and even deeper if really committed.”

🧒 strong kids program 7 mentions

“My son Leo absolutely loves going to Victory Martial Arts and the program has had such a positive impact in his life.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 23 mentions

“What you have taught me: accountability, respect, confidence, honesty, self-motivation, and self-love will forever be a part of who I am!”

From the reviews

My daughter, Sydney (7), has been taking classes here for almost 2 years now. I initially signed her up because she was a super quiet and very shy girl. She started in the Tiger program just once a week. Master Espinosa and Mr. Hickey both really taught them to have a 'Yes, I can' mentality.

★★★★★ — Ming, Sep 2023

My son loves coming to all of his Martial Arts classes here at Victory Martial Arts at Stevenson Ranch. Everyone here makes him feel so welcome and just in a few weeks his confidence has built so much. I have not seen him so excited and happy doing something he enjoys.

★★★★★ — Sandra, Jul 2025

Victory Martial Art may just look like a place to burn off some energy for your kids and have them shout and hit things without getting hurt or making it a problem. In actuality they bring a comfortable environment for your kids to come in and learn more about being more than what they’re told to be.

★★★★★ — Thomas, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for all of the support, caring, kindness, appreciation, acceptance, and love you and have brought to me Thank you for the many opportunities, challenges, and unknowns that you have brought me as well. It’s easy to just walk away from moments like these; however, it wasn’t easy at all.

★★★★★ — Daniel, Sep 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 41 reviews →

New to Karate? Start at Victory Martial Arts

Victory Martial Arts 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first Karate class at Victory 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 Victory Martial Arts

25844 Hemingway Ave, Stevenson Ranch, CA91381

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