American Karate of Monterey

American Karate of Monterey offers Kinder Karate, Beginning Karate, Intermediate Karate, Advanced Karate, Demo Team, Open Floor, Adult Karate, Cardio Kickboxing, Community Yoga, Tai Chi, Open Floor/Weapons, and Kung Fu. Kinder Karate is for ages 3-5 years old, Beginning Karate is for students at least 5 years old, and the program begins at age 3.5 years and continues through childhood. Cardio Kickboxing uses heavy bags and requires boxing gloves, and Community Yoga is a flow-style class with beginner and intermediate level asanas.

Programs

• Kinder Karate — Ages 3-5 years old · Monday through Thursday, 3:30 - 4:00 pm
• Beginning Karate — At least 5 years old · Monday through Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
• Intermediate Karate — Monday through Thursday, 5:00 - 6:00 pm
• Advanced Karate — Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 6:00 - 7:00 pm; Wednesday, 5:00 - 6:00 pm; Friday, 5:00 pm · At least Brown belt rank, or with permission of head instructor
• Demo Team — Every Friday, 4:00 - 5:00 pm · Elite team; students must audition for placement
• Open Floor — Friday, 6:00 - 7:00 pm; Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm · Mixed-rank class; all students are welcome
• Adult Karate — Adults · Mondays, 8:00 - 9:00 pm; Tuesdays - Fridays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 - 11:00 am; Saturday, 9:00 - 10:00 am · Mixed rank; beginners and 2nd Degree Black Belt students may share the floor; all fitness levels and ages are welcome
• Cardio Kickboxing — All ages · Mondays, 7:00 - 8:00 pm; Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:00 pm; Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 - 10:00 am; Saturday, 10:00 - 11:00 am · Fast-paced fitness class; high-impact; striking and kicking heavy bags; boxing gloves should be worn; no uniforms or experience required
• Community Yoga — Open level · Sunday mornings, 10:00 - 11:15 am · Flow-style class; beginner and intermediate level asanas; limited number of props available; bring a mat if you have one
• Tai Chi — Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 am
• Open Floor/Weapons — All children's ranks · Friday, 6:00 pm
• Kung Fu — Friday, 7:00 pm

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Children's program begins at age 3.5 years and continues through childhood; adult classes are also offered.

About the provider

American Karate states, "At American Karate we strive to develop the body, mind and spirit through rigorous training." All students are welcome at the dojo. Students must be at least 5 years old to participate in Beginning Karate, must have a good grasp of all basic material for Intermediate Karate, must have achieved at least Brown belt rank or have permission of the head instructor for Advanced Karate, and must audition for Demo Team placement.

All students are welcome at the dojo. Students must be at least 5 years old to participate in Beginning Karate. Students must have a good grasp of all basic material for Intermediate Karate. Students must have achieved at least Brown belt rank, or have permission of the head instructor, for Advanced Karate. Students must audition for Demo Team placement.

Last updated October 21, 2026.