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West-Wind Karate School
4 ★★★★☆ 19 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Alameda, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westwindschools.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 523-2000
Hours
| Monday | 1–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 1–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 1–9 PM |
| Thursday | 1–9 PM |
| Friday | 1–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“The kids enjoy their lessons with their teachers as they provide a good teaching relationship.”
“The school really emphasizes private lessons and it's wonderful to be able to work one on one.”
“I enrolled my kids to develop self defense but school helped them to learn how to become a Great citizen.”
Other martial arts here
“I enrolled my kids to develop self defense but school helped them to learn how to become a Great citizen.”
What students say
“All teachers are great and very difficult to pick one, but My kids Master Mr. Baker is the best 🙌.”
“Other than that, the place provides a great team spirit and confidence building skills.”
From the reviews
I started to participate in this school when I was 10, and I'm still entering the dojo as a 15 year old. I've had a lot of amazing memories that I can look back on when I think of West Wind and this martial arts system not only improved how fit I am, but also helped me mature a lot growing up.
The school seems to put a lot effort in getting the space expanded these days, as they are getting quite popular... Not without reason though - teachers seem nice and my kids enjoy the classes.
I've only been going to this place for about a year, but it's amazing! Much better than my multiple past martial arts experiences. The instructors are amazing, and what they teach you does really help.
One school never changed!!! West Wind….🙏 My kids joined West-Wind in 2019 when we used to live in Oakland. Due to COVID our family moved to San Jose. My kids still attend Alameda school. I enrolled my kids to develop self defense but school helped them to learn how to become a Great citizen.
Your first Karate class at West-Wind Karate School
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.
