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Yamano's Karate Shorin-Ryu Martial Arts Classes

5 ★★★★★ 14 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Chino, California

Part of Shorin-Ryu Karate

Karate dojo Affiliated Kids & teens Competition team

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

  • Kids & youth classes kids and youth Karate classes — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
  • Competition team a competition team for students who want to test themselves at kumite tournaments
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  • Phone (951) 264-8493

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4:30–7:30 PM
Wednesday 4:30–7:30 PM
Thursday 4:30–7:30 PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
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 Yamano's Karate Shorin-Ryu Martial Arts Classes, confirmed in students' own reviews and the dojo's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🧒 Kids Karate 8 mentions

“My son, Drew has been a student of Yamano’s Shorin-Ryu Karate for since March 2021.”

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🥊 Kumite / Sparring

“The classes have a little bit of everything including basic karate, sparring and grappling.”

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🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“She teaches them safety, to get motivated and to be well disciplined individual when it comes to self defense.”

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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 Yamano's Karate Shorin-Ryu Martial Arts Classes — mined from their reviews and the dojo's own info.

🛡️ Self-Defense 2 mentions

“She teaches them safety, to get motivated and to be well disciplined individual when it comes to self defense.”

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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 14 Google reviews — in their own words.

expert instruction from a great sensei 2 mentions

“This is all because of the amazing instructors and class environment.”

🧒 strong kids program 2 mentions

“In the past year I have seen my daughter’s confidence grow.”

builds confidence, discipline & respect 2 mentions

“She teaches them safety, to get motivated and to be well disciplined individual when it comes to self defense.”

From the reviews

My 10 year old daughter started learning Karate approximately 1 year ago at this location. In the past year I have seen my daughter’s confidence grow. The classes have a little bit of everything including basic karate, sparring and grappling.

★★★★★ — Alfonso, Oct 2023

My daughter has been attending for over a year and we love it! Love how motivated she is to learn and the determination she has to rank up. This is all because of the amazing instructors and class environment. Not only do they teach karate, but this place is very family oriented.

★★★★★ — Jessica, Oct 2023

Renshi Elaine is very good with young people. She teaches them safety, to get motivated and to be well disciplined individual when it comes to self defense. Our son, James, has been under her teaching since he was very little, around 6 or 7 years old. He is now 16 and he still enjoys being in her class.

★★★★★ — Jinky, Sep 2023

Renshi Elaine and her staff are wonderful instructors. My son, Drew has been a student of Yamano’s Shorin-Ryu Karate for since March 2021. He enjoys going 2 or 3 days a week because the instructors are patient and makes learning karate fun.

★★★★★ — Todd, Mar 2024

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Your first Karate class at Yamano's Karate Shorin-Ryu Martial Arts Classes

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 Yamano's Karate Shorin-Ryu Martial Arts Classes

13201 Central Ave, Chino, CA91710

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