Karate Los Angeles
Karate Los Angeles practices traditional Shotokan karate with emphasis on effective techniques and strong forms, Kihon (basics), Kata (forms) and Kumite (sparring)
We provide a disciplined, respectful, and supportive environment where students of all ages and levels can grow in both body and mind. Our classes follow the traditional teachings of Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan Karate where courtesy and concentration are central to everything we do.
We uphold the core values of traditional karate: respect, humility, perseverance, discipline, and self-improvement. Our senior students support newcomers, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all.
Whether you’re looking to get fit, learn self-defense, or challenge yourself mentally and physically, our Karate Los Angeles club is the perfect place to begin or continue your martial arts journey.
Join us and discover the strength of tradition.
“The ultimate aim of karate lies not in victory nor defeat, but in the perfection of the character of its participants ” –Gichin Funakoshi
SHOTOKAN KARATE
🥋 Kihon (Basics)
Students practice fundamental techniques such as punches, kicks, blocks, and stances. These movements are drilled with precision and repetition to build strong foundations.
🌀 Kata (Forms)
Kata are pre-arranged sequences of movements that represent real combat scenarios. Practicing kata develops timing, rhythm, coordination, and a deeper understanding of karate principles.
⚔️ Kumite (Sparring)
Depending on experience level, students engage in controlled sparring — from structured drills to free sparring. Safety, control, and mutual respect are always emphasized.
CLASSES
A traditional karate class follows a well-structured routine designed to build discipline, physical strength, mental focus, and martial skill. Classes start with warm-up and light stretching followed by fundamentals of techniques (kihon), this is the core of karate, practising and perfecting a single and combinations of techniques. Then, based on students experience, sparring (kumite), allows students to apply techniques in a controlled, live environment. Depending on experience level, this includes controlled predetermined sparring to free sparring (kumite). In all forms of kumite, control, respect, and safety are strictly observed.
KARATE LOS ANGELES
With 40 years of experience of training and teaching in multiple countries we uphold high standard of the Shotokan tradition.
