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Yamashita Martial Arts
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Karate dojo in Temecula, California
Plan your first class
- 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
- Weapons / kobudo traditional weapons (kobudo) classes — kata with the bo, sai, and nunchaku, taught with control and discipline
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule yamashitamartialarts.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 951-331-3250
Hours
| Monday | 3:15–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 4–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 4–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 4–8 pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“My kids have been attending for a little over a year now, and it has truly been a life-changing experience for our entire family.”
“Instruction that appropriately challenges everyone of all levels, but does it with compassion.”
“The instructors are great and they do a good job, especially at sparring.”
“You learn self-defense while developing a hobby.”
Other martial arts here
“We first tried jiu-jitsu, but the one-hour classes were too long for their attention span, and they quickly lost interest.”
“You learn self-defense while developing a hobby.”
What students say
“The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, and you can feel how much they care about each and every student.”
“My kids have been attending for a little over a year now, and it has truly been a life-changing experience for our entire family.”
“My kids have learned so much about hard work, discipline, and respect—lessons that go far beyond just the physical aspect of training.”
“I would highly recommend Yamashita Martial Arts for traditional Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate.”
“My kids have always been very active, but I struggled to find a sport where they would listen to the coach and learn discipline.”
From the reviews
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We are beyond grateful for Temecula Yamashita! Every Sensei here is truly exceptional—kind, supportive, patient, and deeply knowledgeable. The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, and you can feel how much they care about each and every student. My 7-year-old daughter absolutely loves coming here.
I can't say enough great things about Yamashita Martial Arts! My kids have been attending for a little over a year now, and it has truly been a life-changing experience for our entire family. From the very first day, the dojo has felt like an extended family.
My kids have always been very active, but I struggled to find a sport where they would listen to the coach and learn discipline. We first tried jiu-jitsu, but the one-hour classes were too long for their attention span, and they quickly lost interest.
My wife and I cannot say enough great things about this dojo! We are new to martial arts and were looking for an additional activity for our 9 year old son. He is in soccer and dance and I thought adding this to his life would round him out. He absolutely loves it! It is his favorite thing to do!
New to Karate? Start at Yamashita Martial Arts
Yamashita Martial Arts comes up as a beginner-friendly dojo, going by their listing and students’ reviews. 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 Yamashita 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.
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