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Mires Martial Arts offers training in Shorin-Ryu Karate and Kyokushin Karate. Students practice kata, sparring, grappling, and self-defense as part of their classes.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Price: Free trial class & then discounted first month enrollment with uniform
Mires Martial Arts was started by Sensei Geoff Mires, Jr. in March 2010 at the Walnut Country Clubhouse in Concord and moved to its first official dojo and current location in March 2012. Sensei Geoff began training in Shorin-Ryu Karate in January 2000 while attending St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA, and he is a Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Shorin-Ryu Karate and a Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Kyokushin Karate. A uniform is included with the discounted first month enrollment.
Parents describe the dojo as an extension of Sensei Geoff’s family and mention a supportive and welcoming environment that fosters a sense of community. Multiple testimonials say that students learn kata, sparring, grappling, self-defense, self-discipline, and respect, and that classes are fun, engaging, and informative. Families note that their children have stayed for several years, made new friendships, and that Sensei Geoff is patient, kind, serious when needed, and explains why and how to perform each move and drill. Several parents and grandparents state that they highly recommend Mires Martial Arts and that they feel like part of a karate family.
Last updated June 26, 2026.
• Ages: 5–17 years old
• Price: Free trial class & then discounted first month enrollment with uniform
Mires Martial Arts was started by Sensei Geoff Mires, Jr. in March 2010 at the Walnut Country Clubhouse in Concord and moved to its first official dojo and current location in March 2012. Sensei Geoff began training in Shorin-Ryu Karate in January 2000 while attending St. Mary’s College in Moraga, CA, and he is a Sandan (3rd Degree Black Belt) in Shorin-Ryu Karate and a Shodan (1st Degree Black Belt) in Kyokushin Karate. A uniform is included with the discounted first month enrollment.
Parents describe the dojo as an extension of Sensei Geoff’s family and mention a supportive and welcoming environment that fosters a sense of community. Multiple testimonials say that students learn kata, sparring, grappling, self-defense, self-discipline, and respect, and that classes are fun, engaging, and informative. Families note that their children have stayed for several years, made new friendships, and that Sensei Geoff is patient, kind, serious when needed, and explains why and how to perform each move and drill. Several parents and grandparents state that they highly recommend Mires Martial Arts and that they feel like part of a karate family.
Last updated June 26, 2026.
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