We think everyone should enjoy karate training.




Think you're out of shape? Too too old? Never tried any kind of martial art?

Everyone starts somewhere. Join us today!


Enrollment
New students and visitors are welcome to drop-in any time to watch classes or join in. There are no enrollment periods and no contracts.

Please send email or come to the next class.

Beginning Adult Classes
Beginners at JKA of Silicon Valley are taken off to the side of the class and taught the most basic techniques before joining the rest of the class.  This usually takes 3 to 4 weeks at an average of 3 to 4 hours a week.

Children's Classes
We have separate children's classes, too.

Basic Curriculum
In the first 3 to 4 months you can expect to learn
• the most important kihon (basic) techniques and begin to apply them
• the first kata (form)
• basic kumite (sparring) (no contact, very controlled and very safe)

Attendance
All students are expected to come to class at least 3 hours a week if they expect to improve.  If you just want to keep in shape and have fun, feel free to stop by for occasional classes.  But if you want others to treat your training seriously, you must train seriously.

Participation in extra-curricular activities, such as training at other locations and tournament competition, is optional, as is participation in rank (belt) testing.

What to Wear
If this is your first time doing karate, please wear comfortable clothing you can move in until you are able to purchase a karate-gi (uniform).

When to Arrive
Please arrive for class 10-15 minutes before the scheduled start time to change clothes and begin warming up.

We often use Japanese terms and expressions in the dojo, but we are always happy to explain terms until you learn them.