We recently transferred from another Red Dragon Dojo and I must say Glendora is a great club. The Sensei team (Sensei's Jack, Jared, Isaac and Stephanie) are all amazing. They're supportive to the students and the camaraderie they have here is awesome. There is a great culture of support, teamwork and an RDK family approach with the students and parents. The Sensei's are great with the kids and adapt based on the age range. The vibe is great and the choice we made for where our son is on his journey was a good one. If you're looking to join a Karate Dojo, Glendora is a good place to consider. I'd recommend this location for new and existing karate or other martial arts students. read more

I love everything about this dojo ! The Senseis are so supportive and always willing to help. My child because a black after years of training and dedication, when he felt like quitting the Sensei Jack was right there to pick him up. My child Has gained so much confidence and his level of responsibility has sky rocked ! I would recommend karate for every parent that wants to see their child thrive in all aspects of life. Karate teaches you so much about not giving up and not accepts defeat in anything that comes your way. read more

I heard so many great this about this location specifically, so at the beginning of the summer we decided to try it out . After our trial we signed up right away and it has been nothing short of amazing. I love how organized it is with everything listed on the bulletin (calendar, events, information, etc.). The kids having homework is such a great thing for them. All of the senseis are so knowledgeable, talented , kind and are amazing with each child. We are so happy to be part of this dojo. read more

Only been here for my kids for 3 weeks but more than anything I just need to say these senseis are amazing. So caring, supportive, understanding and resilient when it comes to the children. Every one of them from sensei Jack to sensei Stephane have taken the time to make my kids feel so welcome. The fact that they didn't give up on my son when he cried the first week of classes is incredible. Anyone else (myself included) would have called it quits but not them. They kept reassuring me they'll get him in the class with a smile on his face and they did. I can not say enough good things about them. They will make you feel so comfortable and they will make your kids feel so confident. Happy to have gotten a chance to get to meet them all. Keep doing what you're doing, guys. You're killing it! read more

I absolutely love the RDK family. Very friendly environment and I've learned to be a better version of myself and how to fight for myself. Amazing!! love the senseis they are so supportive inside and outside the dojo :) read more

Me and my cousin were former students of red dragon. During me and my cousins time there. We had a very positive experience because of our learning environment. Our sensei's played a huge role in that. Especially because of the confidence boost they gave us. I remember me and my cousin had very low self esteem before RDK and often let people just walk over us, but because of RDK I feel my confidence has been so much better then it was in the past. Overall I would recommend this place 100 %. Shout out to Sensei Alex and Sensei Jake! read more

Red dragon is an amazing place to help kids gain confidence. My son William has benefited greatly from all the instructors. They have welcomed and taught him so much over the years that he now wants to help others in their karate journey. The community and atmosphere the Senseis have created has become a family to us. read more

One of the best decisions we have made so far for extracurricular activities for our son is put him in RDK Glendora. We have tried many different sports and this one by far is our sons favorite. We started back in March 2020 on zoom due to the pandemic and have continued ever since! The Sensei's are all nothing short of amazing and great with all the kids! Patient, great role models & awesome examples of true black belts! We go three days a week and the values that are taught in the red dragon code are life skills not just in karate, which is why we continue to attend! We participated in their very successful Trunk or Treat this year for Halloween, and what a great and super fun turn out! I love that they are involved in the community and teach the kids to do so at such a young age! We recently had our son's 5th birthday party there with a few friends and family. So glad we did they all had a blast! Well organized and structured on a timeline we loved loved loved it!!! A memorable experience to say the least! My son's friends now want to attend karate after his party there! It's been a week and the parents can't stop talking about how much fun they had! Great job to everyone at RDK you are all so WONDERFUL! Looking forward to the continued path to black belt!THANK YOU! read more

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You cannot find a better place to make your children happy, enjoy, learn, improve, challenge them, grow. An incredible place to be part of read more

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Sensei Jack is a great sensei. Red Dragon Karate has provided my kids a sense of bond, community , and have discovered good friends. Sensei Jack and his team of Senseis encourages the kids to learn karate. However karate is not the only thing they learn. The kids develop self-confidence, discipline, and focus. These characteristics get developed at the dojo and the kids learn to apply it outside of the dojo. If you are new in town or just want to learn martial arts the RDK team is extremely supportive. read more

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I've been going to RDK for many years now (about 3-4) the Senseis there are really nice and supportive. If you go to tournaments, they'll support you and give you tips on what you could've done better. Overall this place has a great atmosphere definitely recommend to go here! read more

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We LOVE this place! My son THEO has been in karate 4 years and now he is training for testing TO GET black BELT . We love seen him growing up , improving , learning a lot of skills and exited to getting his black belt. I would highly recommend this place and all great sensei specially sensei jack ( my son role model ) to anyone interested in putting their kids inkarate. read more

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My kids joined the location in Glendora (stater brothers lot) a few months ago. After watching the lessons being taught by extremely skilled Sensai's, I decided to join myself! I am now on my way to become an Orange Belt! I feel very empowered and my son absolutely thrives here! We have already referred several families to this location, and I will continue to do so! Thank you to our Red Dragon family! We are so grateful! read more

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My son started there 14 years ago didn't want to go at first but then we couldn't get him to go home he would stay till closing. Red dragon has given him so much and he has given back. The whole family atmosphere is amazing and the knowledge, confidence, and life skills show in their classes and staff. read more

We have had a great experience with Red Dragon. They've had some challenges with Covid, but truly have made the best of this situation. My child enjoys the classes and the summer camp. They are the hardest working bunch of people - I don't know how Bryanne manages to be everywhere but she works her tail off with these kids. I've been so pleased with their summer camp, my child comes home excited and I can tell by their updates that the staff works hard to engage the kids and make sure they have fun but also learn. The icing on the cake today was that the my sent my child a birthday postcard signed by the Senseis! He was so excited and I thought it was incredibly thoughtful. They refer to the dojo as the Red Dragon family and they do treat you like it. Highly recommend! read more

Sensei Jack is the best! My kids love this dojo. They're having so much fun. And learning a lot! read more

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My boys absolutely love coming to Red Dragon karate. They like their Sensa Jack. So glad we found a place where they can have fun and learn karate at the same time. Very friendly staff and family oriented atmosphere. read more

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Best decision I ever made in terms of an extracurricular activity for my kids. They both deal with ADHD and with Red Dragon karate they have built tons of confidence and discipline. The Sensei's have connected with my kids and that is the most valuable thing to me as a mom. I truly love the staff and thank them for their dedication they have given my kids. read more

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I want to share this: My daughter was born at 26 weeks and has mild cerebral palsy. I was hesitant to sign her up at RDK. After much insistence from my daughter and the reassurance Sensei Bree gave me, I signed my daughter up. 2 months in, my daughter has been able to hold her wrist straight, something I have never seen from her. She's advanced so much more with RDK than with Physical Therapy. My heart cannot thank enough all the Sensei's and staff for all they do. I thank them for their dedication and commitment to all the children and more so for my daughter. They are truly amazing and in my daughters case, life changing read more

I joined RDK to try their Kickboxing program. I was so intimidated at first being that I've never tried this type of workout & had zero clue what to expect. I've now been apart of the RDK team for 8 months at least & have made the strongest bonds with the most influential people I've ever met! I have a whole new body, one of which was so stubborn to let go of the "baby weight" from my 3 year old that I felt I was stuck with it forever & it was my new normal. I was wrong! Kickboxing is a different workout that seriously has transformed me while having fun! The music, the people, the laughs! It's amazing. I'm now down 34 pounds & feeling amazing! Don't let a little fear of the unknown stop you from being the best version of yourself! read more

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My girlfriend and I think these classes are made for children only, very amateur made for young adults

I joined RDK for kickboxing and yoga and I am so glad I did! Every class is different and you get a full body work out every time! Everyone is very supportive and helpful inside and outside of the studio and you really can't find a better group of people here! I have lost a lot of weight kickboxing and it's such a great workout because I am never bored! I highly recommend you try this place!! read more

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My boy LOVES Red Dragon Karate. His attitude has improved at home since starting here over the summer. Great place to start for first timers. Absolutely recommend this place. read more

Red Dragon has provided my daughter a wonderful foundation and discipline. She loves her Sensei's. This has made have new friends that she can enjoy her time with after school. I love the sense of community and family. Thank you Red Dragon! read more

This place is great! We brought our son here 2 years ago and loves it. The entire staff is wonderful and patient with the kids. They make the learning fun and always have fun events for the entire family read more

All staff and Senseis are great with the kids and parents. They instill respect, kindness, responsibilities and more that help the students at the dojo and outside the dojo as well. My child is more confident with herself and getting stronger with each lesson. read more

I'd highly recommend any one considering enrolling their child into this Karate Studio. Just a little background I also studied Japanese Shotokan, Judo and Brazilian Jiu jitsu during my child hood, and this studio has exceeded my expectations. The environment is welcoming and the Sensei's work extremely well with the kids. read more

Red Dragon Karate in Glendora is the best place for yourself or your child, my grandson has belonged to this location for 4 yrs and he has learned so much in self defense and also self control and confidence. The Sensi's are very patient with the kids and takes in consideration of each child ability. If you think you or your child could benefit do not hesitate to enroll them. Donna Kosinski read more

The best experience... my son and his buddy started karate during Covid and are having the time of their lives. So much work put in and the staff here is amazing, always ready to help, and professional. Best decision we've made for a new sport. read more

Red Dragon Karate (RDK) - Glendora has not only changed my kids' life, it has changed our entire family! Two years ago, our son attended the school district's School Age Care program and seemed to immediately get into trouble. He is very high energy and very active, so it was a challenge for a program that lacked structure and relied heavily on discipline rather than correction. We noticed a change in his personality and not wanting to go to school anymore and that's when we knew a change was necessary. We heard about the RDK program and the RDK After School Martial Arts (ASMA) program. We took a chance and enrolled him in both programs and that is when our lives changed. Our son was finally happy again. When he would walk into the dojo, he immediately felt at home. The structure in the RDK program and ASMA program was exactly what we needed. From picking the children up at school, transporting them to ASMA, assisting them with homework and getting them prepared for their karate class is a blessing. Shortly thereafter, we enrolled our daughter in the programs. She too has excelled in all aspects, at home, at school and in karate. The program encourages positive behavior and builds amazing self confidence in both our children. It is very goal orientated and teaches children to build lifelong values such as mental and physical health, respect and caring for others. The encouragement and the atmosphere is simply priceless. The staff at RDK treated us like family and it has become a part of our everyday life. Check them out and it will change your life!! read more

Red Dragon Karate is a place that exemplifies QUALITY of teaching and AMAZING communication. The instructors are well trained and FRIENDLY. The classes are well structured and ORGANIZED. This school is well worth the investment! read more

A superb Dojo to make dreams come true. Great managed, great Senseis, great activity to do with all family members. Highly recommended

I have two of my children at Red Dragon Karate and my wife and I are very happy with their program. RDK has exceeded all our expectations on every level regarding our kids. However, nothing is perfect and I do have small criticisms of RDK. I will start with the positives: POSITIVES: My son and daughter have grown both mentally and physically since we have had them in their program. In my opinion, what parents need to understand going into any extracurricular activity (for any child), is what the GOAL of the activity is? For my wife and I, we wanted to teach our kids the following: Self-defense, focus, respect, discipline, and honor. Martial arts was the perfect fit for these goals and RDK has delivered on every level. In our opinion, the RDK staff, Senseis and specifically Shihan Casamassa genuinely do care about the kids. No other single element of RDK is more important than the obvious compassion and caring for the kids at RDK. It is something that separates them from other dojos and it is something that can't be faked or disguised, at least, not for a very long time. We have seen significant, specific improvements regarding our children's confidence and pride over the years and we are convinced that RDK is a tremendous factor in their positive growth. Again, nothing is perfect and RDK is not either, so accordingly, here are some small criticisms. CRITICISMS: Anyone who spends time at the Glendora dojo knows how sardines in a can feel. Way too small and they really need to find a bigger building in Glendora. Ironically, this is probably attributed to their successful program. They really need to expand, especially in Glendora. Even though I have not considered cancelling with RDK, I do not like their cancellation policy. A three month time period to cancel may be a standard in the martial arts industry (I don't know), but I think this type of policy is outdated and in need of a change. RDK doesn't need it either, as I believe they provide a great service and run a very successful business. BOTTOM LINE: Overall my wife and I are extremely happy with RDK and we would highly recommend them to any parents with young children. RDK truly is an exceptional dojo that teaches great life skills in all aspects of development, especially regarding children. Red Dragon Karate has EARNED our family's trust and respect. read more

Red Dragon Karate is absolutely amazing! You owe it to yourself to give them a try. The Sensei's are masters of their craft, they take great pride and care in the instruction of their students. They are very patience and instill a sense of confidence, community, and virtue in their students. Whether you're looking to enroll your child in a karate school or interested yourself (they have awesome adult classes), you won't regret joining RDK. Just try out a few classes and you will see... they are simply the best!!! read more

My son is 7 and has been going to Red Dragon for 2 years. He absolutely loves attending class. Red Dragon not only teaches karate but also helps to build the kids characters by teaching them to be kind to others, thoughtful, patience, focus and discipline. Also, my son has been very focused on working towards a black belt. They do really well in motivating the kids to work hard to reach their goals, whether it's a complicated movement or moving up a belt. I highly recommend Red Dragon for kids of all ages. read more

All the Sensai's at RDK are amazing! My 9yr old son joined in July 2021 and he loves it! Very engaging and provides all the tools to develop the youth. Keep up the great work! read more

I love Red Dragon Karate at first I thought it would be scary I thought my sensei's were going to be mean but once I saw sensi Bree I new from my heart that the other sensei's were going to be all the same I love every single sensei they are the best and only sensei ive ever met. I promise to stay and maybe help or teach RDK karte. Ive met sensei's and I love sensei Mikayla she is funny,give nuckls all the time even if we don't do good and she was hurt and helped Sensei jack and Sensei Jona Sensei Jack and Sensei even sensi Mikayla they all are funny they all teach so good there amazing I want everyone to join RDK not being a demand but at least try it everything i put on this review is true. read more

Never trust a reviewer who has no friends and no other reviews, as they are usually affiliated with the business. I do not give bad reviews lightly. It usually takes multiple issues for me to post a bad review on a business. We had been Red Dragon affiliated for over three years. We had originally had our child enrolled in the Via Verde studio, no problems. A separate positive review was done for them. But not all Red Dragons are created equal. The problems began to arise when we needed to transfer to the Glendora studio, absolutely terrible experience I don't want any other parent to go through. When we transferred my son had 3-4 classes a week at Via Verde for $150.00 monthly. We moved out of area, but still wanted to keep my son in karate because he loved it. We were informed that my child could take weekend classes at the Glendora studio and some private lessons since Via Verde did not offer weekend classes. The first weekend we arrive the studio was closed, no call from the studio to let us know. I called and inquired about the private lessons they promised and was informed by Shelly that she would call me back. She never did, however they continue to charge my account $150.00, while my son is only taking one class during the weekend as that was all they had to offer. After two weeks of calling and no call back I shut down the credit card that issued their payment. After this occurred I began to get calls and e-mails, but only to ask for my payment. I informed them I would not need their services any longer, and pulled my son from the program This summer as my son missed his karate friends I placed him into their Summer Camp Program, which is non-licensed, and run by teenagers who obviously are not monitored. I called Shelly to check up on my son during the week and to get a copy of the sign-out sheet to see who was picking up my son, as this was a concern. She did not call me back. I called three times with no answer. I have reason to suspect they were releasing my son to unauthorized adults and are covering up by not sending me the records. Unfortunately, I had to make a complaint with California Social Services Child Department regarding this issue. I am hoping the state does a review of the unlicensed summer program and cleans up the issues they have with their staff. read more

Dont sign up unless you want to pay for overpriced lessons from kids. The teachers are just teenagers getting minimum wage while the owner collects thousands a day for nothing. You have to buy eveything, uniform and equipment, from RDK. Forget about competitive shopping. You will pay full price for everything. $200 for a plastic sword that I found on ebay for $30. Yet when I showed them, they claimed it wasnt the same and that we could not take lessons unless we bought it from them for $200. I talked to a competitor and he said that the ebay sword was the same sword. The lessons are mediocre and the talent is mediocre. They will get your debit card and make sure they get theirs each month. Oh yeah. Dont think about quitting either because if you do there is a 90 DAY CANCELLATION FEE. Yes you will have to pay 3 months lessons as a cancellation fee even if you are finished. Even if you want to take the summer off you still have to pay the fee. What a scam. They will try to sell you eveything and anything, and after several years and 7 to 9 thousand dollars, you will wonder where that money went. read more

My son has been enrolled for a little over a year now and he loves it as well as me. I can tell the difference in his attitude and way of thinking. He seems more confident and assured. Pricing seems high but it's pretty comparable to any other place you'd go. The sensei's all seem pretty knowledgeable and generally seem to care about teaching the kids. Look forward to many years for both my children here. MY ONLY PROBLEM with this studio is the location. It's smack dab in the middle of a super busy shopping center. Next door is a smoke shop, barber, liquor store that has people coming and going literally every few seconds.. Starbucks is across the way and a grocery store.... add all that up and you get NO PARKING and sometimes taking 5-10 mins of waiting inline just to leave... also the studio itself is pretty small. They teach around 20-30 kids each class and offer 15 chairs to sit and wait. Most classes I spend standing outside or just waiting in my car. Places like this really need to have their own building/parking lot. Other than that I deal with horrible parking and crammed studio because I do really like the place and instructors. read more

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