West Los Angeles Karate School

Karate in Los Angeles, United States.

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West Los Angeles Karate School is a karate gym in Los Angeles, California, United States — one of 124 gyms in Los Angeles on the Mat Track directory. Its timetable lists classes on 3 days of the week. Timetables and offers are on wlakarate.org and @westlosangeleskarate.

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Los Angeles, California, United States

wlakarate.org

Open since 1972

@westlosangeleskarate Facebook

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Class schedule

09:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:00···18:0019:0020:00

Tue

Women's Self-Defense Class19:00–20:00

Wed

Adults Intermediate to Advanced18:30–20:00

Sat

Kids 6-8 years old09:00–09:45

Kids 9-15 years old09:45–10:45

Adults all levels - Beginner to Intermediate10:45–11:45

Adults advanced levels with Kumite11:45–13:15

Classes without a listed end time are shown as one hour. From wlakarate.org, checked October 2026. Times change — confirm with the gym. Run this gym? Claim the page to keep it right.

Coaches

George TakahashiFounder and chief instructor8th Dan
Alan WeilSenior instructor6th Dan
Stephen K YoungInstructor6th Dan
Mak KingInstructor4th Dan
David HeldmanInstructor4th Dan

Good to know

Can complete beginners join West Los Angeles Karate School?: Yes. West Los Angeles Karate School runs beginner classes, such as “Adults all levels - Beginner to Intermediate”.
Can visitors drop in at West Los Angeles Karate School?: Yes, visitors can drop in at West Los Angeles Karate School.
Does West Los Angeles Karate School have kids' classes?: Yes, West Los Angeles Karate School runs kids' classes for ages 6-15.
Does West Los Angeles Karate School have women's classes?: Yes, West Los Angeles Karate School runs women's classes, such as “Women's Self-Defense Class”.
When are adult classes at West Los Angeles Karate School?: West Los Angeles Karate School runs adult classes in the evening and on weekends. Every class is in the timetable.
What should I bring to my first class at West Los Angeles Karate School?: Wear light gym clothing or karate gi, no shoes. New students can train the first week for free. YMCA membership required for ongoing classes.
What does West Los Angeles Karate School teach?: West Los Angeles Karate School covers fundamentals, sparring, self-defence and competition training.

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From wlakarate.org, checked October 2026.

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