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Sensei's frayed black belt tied over a white gi at Curtis Karate in Murrieta

Curtis Karate, Murrieta

Karate for ages 4 to adults. Parents can train side by side with their kids, and your first class is free.

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Classes from age 4 to adults

Sensei Jesse designed our karate programs for students from 4 years old to adults. Kids and parents start the same way: with a free first class.

Free first class

For kids and adults. Call to schedule it.

Kids and adults

Kids karate from age 4

Technique, respect, self-confidence and good manners, with personal attention for each student, beginner or veteran.

Kids

Stranger danger and bully prevention

Stranger awareness and bully prevention: the same lessons Sensei Jesse brings to local elementary schools.

Kids

Fitness kickboxing

Fitness kickboxing classes for adults, for casual personal fitness.

Adults and parents

Self-defense and private lessons

Self-defense classes for adults, plus private lessons.

Adults and parents

Side by side

Parents can join the martial arts experience too, and compete side by side with their kids at regional and national tournaments.

Kids and adults

“They will get their black belts together.”

Kristina Z., in-person review

Black belt

Ask about our Black Belt Club when you call.

Your first class is free

Classes based on self-defense, self-discipline, stranger danger, and more, for both kids and adults. Call us to schedule your first class, or to come by for a tour and walk-through.

Call (951) 461-6671
A Curtis Karate instructor in a black gi holds a punch on the blue mats of the Murrieta dojo

Sensei Jesse and the dojo on Jefferson Ave

Curtis Karate is a family owned and operated karate dojo on the border of Temecula and Murrieta, at 26755 Jefferson Ave since 2015.

Sensei Jesse built it as a family-based training center that focuses not only on teaching technique, but also on building good character and bringing out the best in each student.

He has taught students at elementary schools the importance of respect, focus, stranger awareness, bully prevention and good manners, and has raised and donated $50,000 back to schools in the Temecula, Murrieta and Lake Elsinore areas.

Whether you are a white-belt beginner or an award-winning student, once you walk in the doors, you’ll feel the camaraderie in the room.

The wall sign inside the dojo: Curtis Karate, Where Character Counts

Where Character Counts

Best in Class Training
We are very proud in knowing that many of our Curtis Karate members are placed in high performance standings. At our dojo, we put the extra effort to bring out the best in our students, no matter if they are just beginning or veterans.
Family First
We believe that family is important in our dojo as much as our own families are to us. Hence, that familial respect and support remains constant within all levels of Curtis Karate relationships.
Learning Discipline
Our training discipline reaches beyond the dojo into the classroom. Parents testify that their children who are enrolled with Curtis Karate have improved their study skills, their grades and learning discipline.

What parents and students say

My son started Curtis Karate 3.5 years ago. What started as a “let’s see if he likes this” has turned into something that he loves. So much so that my husband also joined. They will get their black belts together. This place is more then just a dojo. It’s a family.

Kristina Z., in-person review

We have been taking my 8 year old son in for almost a year now and he really loves going. It feels great to find an activity that he excels at. The instructors do a great job at boosting their confidence while providing a really fun and informative class.

Megan O., Google

I took such an amazing self defense class and I honestly feel so much for comfortable moving away to school now that I’m able to actually protect myself ! Thank you!

Emma T., in-person review

I am very happy to have my daughter in karate here! She absolutely loves it! She can get her energy out and they are positive while also teaching good character!

Robyn W., Google

Curtis Karate is an above average martial arts family. With an emphasis on character building through martial arts, you are not just a number like in other dojos.

Dayla H., in-person review

Jesse is so good with the kids! My grandson benefited greatly by his leadership qualities and character development practices.

Cheryl H., Google

Loving Curtis Karate! My guy has learned so much and has so much fun every time he goes.

Megan J., Yelp

Curtis karate is amazing for training and helps kid learn and grow!! The sense says are incredibly professional and very caring.

Crystal Y., Yelp

Videos and news

Short videos from the dojo on our YouTube channel, and dojo news on Facebook.

  • How to Tie Your Karate Belt
  • How to Count to Ten in Japanese
  • Sensei Jesse in SloMo
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News from the dojo

We share dojo news and our elementary-school visits on Facebook.

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Questions parents ask

What age can my child start karate?

Curtis Karate teaches students from 4 years old to adults. Call (951) 461-6671 and we'll suggest the right class for your child's age and experience.

Is the first class really free?

Yes. Your first class at Curtis Karate is free, for kids and adults. Call (951) 461-6671 to schedule it. Classes cover self-defense, self-discipline, stranger danger and more, and you're welcome to come by first for a tour and walk-through of the dojo on Jefferson Avenue in Murrieta.

Do you have classes for adults?

Yes. We offer fitness kickboxing and self-defense classes for adults, and private lessons. Parents can train here too, for casual personal fitness or to compete side by side with their kids at regional and national tournaments. Students of any age and skill level are welcome.

What days are classes?

Classes run Monday and Wednesday at 4:15, Tuesday and Thursday at 5:45, and Friday at 4:15, and you can choose any combination that works for you. Please call (951) 461-6671 to confirm the right class time. The dojo is open Monday through Friday, 3:00 to 7:15 pm.

What does my child learn besides kicks and punches?

Respect, focus, self-confidence and good manners. Our training reaches beyond the dojo into the classroom, and parents tell us their children's study skills and grades improve. We also teach stranger danger awareness and bully prevention, and Sensei Jesse brings these lessons to local elementary schools.

Where are you located?

Curtis Karate is at 26755 Jefferson Ave, Suite B, Murrieta, CA 92562, on the border of Temecula and Murrieta. We serve families from Murrieta, Temecula and Menifee. Call (951) 461-6671 to book your free first class.

An adult student lands a side kick on a heavy bag during fitness kickboxing at Curtis Karate
Fitness kickboxing for adults, on the dojo mats.

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Hours

Opening hours, Pacific time
Monday3:00–7:15 pm
Tuesday3:00–7:15 pm
Wednesday3:00–7:15 pm
Thursday3:00–7:15 pm
Friday3:00–7:15 pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Class times (call to confirm)

  • Monday and Wednesday4:15 pm
  • Tuesday and Thursday5:45 pm
  • Friday4:15 pm

Choose any combination that works for you.

Find us

26755 Jefferson Ave, Ste B
Murrieta, CA 92562

On the border of Temecula and Murrieta. We serve Murrieta, Temecula and Menifee.

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