Practical Karate

We have tried a few studios in San Diego for our two kids. We are so happy to have found Sensei Frank at Practical Karate. The kids absolutely love it. We have been going regularly for over a year and will be going for many more.

Practical Karate is a place we found totally by accident–and we’re so glad we did. We met the owner and immediately fell in love with his energy and approach. Our daughter took a trial class, and it was instantly clear to us that she would stay. What we love most about this dojo is how they don’t just respect Japanese tradition–they truly cherish it. They value discipline and teach kids not just how to move their bodies, but also how to be gentle yet firm. The staff is amazing. All the coaches are fantastic–skilled, patient, and kind. The membership is reasonably priced, and the camps and classes have been such a great experience for our daughter. We’ve loved watching her grow under their guidance. Highly recommend!

If I could give Practical Karate 6 stars, I would! Our 6 year old has been coming here for class (and summer camp) for the last few months, and she absolutely loves it! Sensei Frank, and the rest of the staff, are so good with kids! Such a great atmosphere for kids to learn karate and respect while having a lot of fun.

My son Tom has been a part of this amazing dojo for four years and is training in Karate, Judo, and sparing. He spends six hour a week learning and training under an amazing team. Thank you Sensei Frank, Sensei Royce, and Senpai Dustin for all your hard work and dedication. I can truly say that this is one of the most important things shaping and developing Tom to be a well rounded, confident, and honorable person. I highly, highly recommend this Dojo to anyone looking to better themselves. Sensei Frank has created an incredible community. Thank you!!!

My son is 6 and just on the ASD spectrum and did not want to participate at all in the beginning, but the instructors here are able to work with kids of all levels and motivation and after a couple weeks my son was already starting to enjoy the class. He still has a ways to go, but after a month a can see a huge improvement in his attitude, motivation and skills. Update: 5 years later and my son is still enrolled. He's not the most enthusiastic student, but he enjoys it enough to continue to put some effort into it. Instructors are great and know how to encourage the students and keep them interested and motivated through instruction and games.