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Wah Dojo - Kyokushin Karate
5 ★★★★★ 5 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Concord, California
Part of Kyokushin Karate
Affiliated dojo — reviews and the dojo's own info point to a recognized Karate style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Goju-Ryu, Isshinryu, Tiger Schulmann's or Villari's). If lineage matters to you, ask which style and organization the dojo belongs to, and under whom the head sensei earned their black belt.
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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule wahdojo.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 925-603-3656
Hours
| Monday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Thursday | 4:30–9 pm |
| Friday | 6–9 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Old kyokuhsin lineage, full contact karate with alive sparring, excellent instructors, great for adults as well as kids.”
“Old kyokuhsin lineage, full contact karate with alive sparring, excellent instructors, great for adults as well as kids.”
“Old kyokuhsin lineage, full contact karate with alive sparring, excellent instructors, great for adults as well as kids.”
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What students say
“From in-depth technique sessions to grueling conditioning drills, every aspect of training is designed to cultivate strength, discipline, and resilience.”
“Old kyokuhsin lineage, full contact karate with alive sparring, excellent instructors, great for adults as well as kids.”
“From in-depth technique sessions to grueling conditioning drills, every aspect of training is designed to cultivate strength, discipline, and resilience.”
From the reviews
I've been training under Sensei Tyrone Wah for over 20 years. If you are looking for a martial art that is not commercialized and maintains an emphasis on effectiveness and respect, this place will not disappoint.
Old kyokuhsin lineage, full contact karate with alive sparring, excellent instructors, great for adults as well as kids.
From in-depth technique sessions to grueling conditioning drills, every aspect of training is designed to cultivate strength, discipline, and resilience. Students are pushed beyond their comfort zones, forging not only stronger bodies but also indomitable spirits. This is a great school with a great environment!
New to Karate? Start at Wah Dojo - Kyokushin Karate
Wah Dojo - Kyokushin Karate 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 Wah Dojo - Kyokushin Karate
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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