My son has had a complete attitude change since joining Curtis karate. The sensais not only incorporate sportsmanship, respect, and discipline in the studio during class, but make sure they stay accountable at home and school as well. If they aren't carrying on what they are learning in class to home and school they wont be able to move up a belt and advance. My son has completely changed his attitude at home with his chores and being an example for his other siblings. This place is amazing! Every sensai is so nice and great with the kids. My son is always wanting to go to karate and I'm never forcing him to go. read more

My husband and I enrolled our eight old here about two months ago. She really loves coming and gets excited for every class. She was recently asked to join the black belt club and today will be her second BBC class. Sensei Jesse and Will are amazing with these kiddos, especially working with our girl who has ADHD. Ms Dani is absolutely welcoming and friendly. Definitely recommend 10/10. read more

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

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

My daughter was been going here for a few months and she is loving the classes. The instructor is engaging and my daughter really responds to their teaching methods. She has recently received her yellow belt. read more

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Curtis Karate has been so wonderful for our son! They do such a great job of building up our kids while also making the class fun. My son looks forward to going every week! And it has been such a joy to watch him grow in confidence and strength month by month. read more

Both of my kids have been practicing at Curtis Karate for sometime now. This review is well overdue as they deserve it. Curtis karate has had a huge impact on both of my kids in the way of respect, discipline, work ethic and their desire to just be good. Sensei Will and Sensei Jesse are both exceptionally good at dealing with children and their teaching mechanisms are well above par. They're engaging and have kept my son (undiagnosed ADHD) very focused and interested. This is a huge feat in itself and speaks volumes about their classes. If such a thing as 6* existed here, they'd be getting it. read more

Amazing experience for my son. He loves it. We come at least 3 times a week and always good each time. Kids really learn structure.

I love that here at Curtis karate, they not only teach skills but also accountability and character. My son has challenged himself and grown more confident and responsible in just a few months of being here. I would recommend checking them out read more

My daughter has been coming here since July, and I have noticed a significant improvement in how she presents herself to others. She has gained confidence and is establishing discipline at both the dojo and school. Curtis Karate promotes character development in all of its students and ensures that your child understands responsibility. read more

Curtis Karate is an amazing dojo. Both of my kids are on the autism spectrum, and they've been attending for about 2 1/2 years now. My older son, who is introverted and very shy, didn't want to go at first, but by the end of his trial class, he surprised me by saying, "Sign me up!" I couldn't believe it. My younger son, also very shy, didn't want to join the school program but opted for private lessons instead. After his first lesson, he told me to "sign him up for life." What sets Curtis Karate apart is how much they focus on building self-esteem while teaching valuable self-defense skills. The instructors give the kids the courage to keep pushing, even when they want to give up, because they know each child has it in them to be their best. I've recommended this dojo to several friends, and a few of their kids have joined as well. The staff is incredible--they greet every child by name and treat everyone like family. They even go beyond the dojo; if I'm concerned about my kids' behavior at home, the instructors take the time to talk to them and encourage better choices. Curtis Karate is more than just a karate studio--it's a supportive, uplifting community for kids and families alike. read more

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My boys go crazy over this place we love how it give them opportunities to improve and grow. We also love how it is never empty and the Sensei's are always kind and enthusiastic about teaching. Over its a great place would recommend. read more

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My son had just started here & I absolutely love it! I love the message behind everything. We were hesitant because my son is very shy and gets overwhelmed, Sensei Jesse has gone above and beyond to make my son feel soo welcome and comfortable. It brought me to tears how he treated him so respectfully and he pulled a few kids to hangout with my son and pump him up! Every instructor we have had goes above and beyond for each class to make their students have fun while doing the class. I recommend this place over & over again! Thanks for being amazing!!! read more

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our son absolutely loves Curtis karate! the amount of growth we have seen him go through, not only in dojo but at home, has made us so proud! We appreciate all of the senseis who care about our little ones! read more

This the best karate we love it my grandson jon loves it its been so good for him he just had the best birthday there too i recommend it

They have private lessons. 5 classes basic,black belt,swat,Strom and advanced Strom team . They teach everything like jujitsu karate things like that. The teachers there are the best they are funny and they are really helpful. My son has been there 4 years he has had a wonderful time there and loves it and likes how hands on it is and how nice the teachers are to everyone. read more

My daughter received her black belt and still trains. My son has started his journey and is a handful. He is 4 years old and don't sit still long. However, he is exceling here at the dojo. They have a way of capturing his attention and keeping him on task. He is family here. They try to develop respect, focus, and good character. I am excited to see him grow as did my daughter. read more

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My 10 son has been training for years at Curtis Karate, and managed to get a black belt this past summer. Curtis Karate has changed his life. His senseis have poured into his life with intentionality and care, and my son has gone from out of control at school to being a good citizen, he is doing so much better. My son is a good kid and Curtis Karate and all its senseis have had a huge role in that. The martial arts is great, but the Curtis Karate family is even better. They take their slogan "Character Counts" truly to heart and have helped mold my son into a champion inside and out. read more

Awesome place. Love the Sensai's, my son is thriving not only at self defense but growing in moral character.

My son has been coming here for a few years now and he still loves it! The instructors are awesome and engaging.

We love Curtis Karate! My 4 & 5 year old kids love coming here twice a week. They have gained so much confidence. The staff is awesome and the instructors are so great with the kids! Feels like a little family! read more

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Great experience for my grandson. He loves it. Sensei Will and Sensei Jesse are great instructors. Thank you.

Awesome dojo. After a trial class my daughter wanted to try it. My daughter has been enrolled for over a year now. Staff is awesome!! They know all the kids by name, are patient and encouraging. They offer many extra activities as well. Highly recommended!! Can't say enough good things about them. read more

I highly recommend Curtis Karate The owner Is Amazing he is so good with children He teaches more then Karate he teaches your children to be good human beings The business is like one big family Do not hesitate to have your child try a class you won't be disappointed read more

When I tell you this is the best karate around I'm not joking. My son has completely transformed in the year that he has been here. The senseis are amazing and so caring. He had self esteem issues and since starting at Curtis karate it has sky rocketed. Thank you Sensei Jessie, Will, Dani and the rest of staff! read more

Amazing classes. Sensei is awesome !! My son is learning a lot and they focus on his character!

Do NOT sign up with this place payed in full. My boys ended up not liking it due to the overcrowding of kids per class, the name calling (sissy lala) and our schedule also was no longer able to accommodate. I called and talked to the owner who offered to let me cancel with a very high cancellation fee but when I agreed he said he had to call his wife and he would get back to me. When he called me back he said they wouldn't give me a refund for the unused portion of the 3 months we had signed up for even though the kids only went a handful of times in one month and that he would extend my membership through the year. My boys are not comfortable going so how does extending my membership help? Watch out they will keep your money! They claim to teach values and character but their business ethic doesn't reflect this. On a good note, I believe his name was Sensei Will was amazing at getting the boys to go out and participate even though they were extremely hesitant to participate the couple times we did go. read more

I can't say enough about Curtis Karate. I attend their adult class and am constantly shocked at how great of a workout it is and the amazing sense of unity I feel during the class. I originally joined for self defense purposes and now I am hooked and grateful for the amazing dojo family I have gained. I have been lucky enough to see my niece at her peewee class and it's so heart warming to see how gentle and patient the senseis are with the little ones. All of the senseis exude kindness, knowledge, and set an amazing example as to how the kids should act in and out of the dojo. Ten out of ten recommend! The owners are so kind and a pillar of the community as their character speaks for itself. read more

Curtis karate is a great dojo. I bring my five year-old granddaughter here to help her work on her discipline and be more focused in school. I love this place. read more

The entire team at Curtis Karate are absolutely amazing! My kids have been going for over a year, and they look forward to classes every single week. All of the Senseis know how to teach kids karate skills while also showing compassion. Both of my kids feel acknowledged for their hard work at the dojo, which makes my mama heart happy. I am impressed with the way Curtis Karate teaches self defense, karate skills, stranger danger along with good sportsmanship and character skills! We LOVE Curtis Karate and would recommend it hands down to anyone interested in trying it out! read more

My Son has been going to Curtis Karate for over two years now. Sensei Jesse not until teaches Karate but also teaches great character building skills as well as respect and discipline. We love Curtis Karate! read more

My kids have been coming here for the last 3 years. My oldest has had tremendous progress and personal growth because they hold her accountable for her actions and behavior outside of the dojo. As a military family, we don't always have that same support that other families here and Curtis Karate has become a second family to us. I know I can count on them to be involved in my daughter's life. They call us if we miss to see if we are okay. They absolutely care about all of their kids. When your child is in the dojo, they are their kids. The owner is always there and involved. I don't know how you couldn't love this place. Thank you for everything Curtis Karate! read more

After multiple business days, the owner made an extremely poor attempt at an apology, using every excuse to deflect his actions, then invalidating my daughter's words and injury all together. Stating his staff wasn't aware, when they were, and even made modifications to the drills for her last day. He refused to take full accountability for his disgusting behavior towards a child. He had also ended the email, asking me to take down my review after he blamed his staff. Shows that he is only wanting to run a business, not take care of your child/children and teach them character building and be accountable for his own behavior. Again, do not recommend for a second time!! read more

Curtis Karate is the most legitimate martial arts studio in the Temecula Valley. I speak from experience. I trained in martial for more than 20 years out of a dojo in Riverside, CA. I also had the opportunity to teach and train with Sensei Jesse Curtis our of that same dojo. What Jesse has built in Temecula is truly impressive. Of course the martial arts is the key focus but he has put an emphasis on character building. This includes basic manners (please, thank you, sir, ma'am) as well as respect for others and integrity. He not only teaches these life principles, he lives and leads by them as well. My son trained with Jesse for a couple years before moving on to football. Jesse also uses his platform to help enrich the lives of elementary aged school children all over Murrieta and Temecula. He works with the schools/districts to provide after school lessons periodically which exposes those who can't afford monthly payments at a dojo to entry level martial arts as well as the character building he teaches. Keep up the great work Curtis Karate! read more

My daughter did the character counts program at her school and she was excited. But she was never called on to break a board, never called up for anything. The sensei called on the same few kids everytime. She completed the program and went to the pizza party where we still considered signing up. During the demonstration the sensei still called on the same exact kids from the program. We did all the homework, I wrote letters every week to consider her for the gift card and trophy but he picked the same few kids to recognize and it was predictable who was winning the prize as he had his favorites in mind already. I am happy we didn't waste our money here and they served small portions of cold pizza at the end. Yuck. We will look for a better program where everyone gets a chance to excel. read more

Curtis Karate is an amazing place for kids ages 0-99 The instructors are amazing! My son is 6 and he looks forward to going to Karate every single week. They have multiple instructors so when there is a child who's not doing the exercises correctly or needs additional support they jumó in to assist. The place is very clean and after each class they clean the mats. Their prices really can't be beat. I had looked around for karate classes prior to finding Curtis Karate and I had come close to giving up. Every place charges over $200 for 1 session per week. With half the cost, I take my son 2 times per week! They also give you the opportunity to reschedule a class if you miss for whatever reason. Honestly, look no further! Your kid or adult will love this place! read more

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Both of my kids go to Curtis Karate. My son is 5 and daughter is 7. They are involved in other sports and activities, as well. However, it is here (at Curtis Karate) that they learn to be kind people with good character. They learn to be respectful at home and out in the community. They also learn how to defend themselves if they ever needed to. We love Curtis Karate and their mission to instill confidence in young people and adults. read more

I love Curtis Karate for my kids...even thinking about checking out adult classes. They have been incredible during this pandemic offering remote classes and in person when they can. Sensei Kat has been amazing. She is so positive, kind and encouraging towards the kids. My four year old has had an easier time dealing with the pandemic thanks to Curtis Karate and their weekly classes. read more

Is karate school is the best. Went there for about seven years in graduated and got my black belt. Everyone there a super nice I would recommend it read more

My 2 kids (5 & 6) have only been going to the Curtis Karate Dojo for almost 2 months and they absolutely love it. They constantly want to go and practice at home. The Sensei's are amazing with them. Sensei Jesse and Sensei Kat are by far the kid's favorite and have been doing so much better at home since they started to go. I highly recommend the Curtis Karate program to any child! read more