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West Wind Schools
5 ★★★★★ 21 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Berkeley, California
Plan your first class
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule westwindschools.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (510) 841-1426
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
“We have been here for one year and this has been an excellent experience for my son.”
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What students say
“Over the past year my son's personal discipline has improved making him more respectful and responsible.”
“This is the perfect place to help your child build their confidence, and self esteem.”
“This is the perfect place to help your child build their confidence, and self esteem.”
From the reviews
Awesome! We have been here for one year and this has been an excellent experience for my son. The instructors are amazing. This is the perfect place to help your child build their confidence, and self esteem. Over the past year my son's personal discipline has improved making him more respectful and responsible.
If you're looking for a martial arts dojo look no further!! This place is MAGICAL. Positive reinforcement and accountability!! What an incredible place for learning.
Super grateful to be part of the West Winds School. The teachers are the highest caliber. The Berkeley dojo has gifted, professional, organized black belt teachers who are intentional in their work to help each student become qualified martial artists.
The teacher's here are outstanding. This place has been around for years. I went here and now my son goes here. I love the big windows there are no secrets.
Your first Karate class at West Wind Schools
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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