Claycomb Academy Of Martial Arts - Fontana Karate Club

Met with Sensei Joseph for a consultation, was super understanding of my situation and willing to work around to get me started asap! He was friendly and very knowledgeable of what he does, would recommend for those who want to learn real Karate!

So I have been training at Claycomb Academy of Martial Arts for a year now and not a day goes by that I’m not grateful for being apart of this dojo! I like that the classes are small enough that you get lots of attention from the Sensei’s and Shihan, the dojo itself is clean, and the fact that we work with pads and gloves on non Gi days (T+Th) makes it an awesome workout while training! There are traditional days (M+W) as well in which we wear our Gi’s and rep our belts when the class focuses more on fundamentals and kata which are great for really fine tuning your techniques!

The people at the dojo are also AWESOME! Very supportive and likeminded. I would def recommend this dojo/academy to anyone (young or old!) looking to make serious life changes, to come try the free week trial! I brought my bestie and she is now HOOKED!

I trained with Shihan Joseph many years ago (early/mid 2000s).

I was less than enthusiastic when my sister put me in karate in 7th grade, but quickly grew to love it.

I was a confused and scared little chicana when I walked in the doors, but I was a confident Marine the last time I walked out of the Duarte dojo.

Karate gave me building blocks to truly understand respect and dedication. I have since then been honorably discharged as a sergeant and became a biomedical engineer.

I know my path isn’t the desired one for everyone, but as someone who lived through childhood homelessness and was surrounded by constant crime, I hope anyone reading this understands the sentiment and the value of what karate brought to my life.

Words and reviews cannot express my gratitude. I hope that spirit is still in the dojo. Thank you Shihan Joseph.

“It’s better to be a warrior in the garden than a gardener in the war”

I’ve recently joined this place and I have loved it ever since. The atmosphere is amazing here, Claycomb truly cares about each and every one of his students and really gets them focused on their training. I have felt stronger and more focused on my techniques every time I leave a session, and have felt I am really learning. The people here are all carefully chosen and each of them are some of the coolest and most supportive people I’ve met. New people won’t feel left out, we will all welcome you to the family. If your interested in studying karate, I highly recommend this place and I’m excited to continue my training here. -CobraCaiden

Claycomb Academy has been amazing for my son. He is gaining more self confidence and focus every day. He has only been attending for 4 months, but he loves it, begging to go every day. The instructors are wonderful with the kids, not only teaching them karate skills, but life skills as well. I highly recommend this dojo for a great learning experience.

Claycomb Karate is the best dojo in Fontana. Shihan Joseph and Sensei Michael are both very professional and have real world experience when it comes to karate application. The facility has everything needed for serious karate training with high quality instruction for all levels. If you are considering this location look no further!

Ryan Mooney
Kombat Karate

Clean organized dojo. Owner very respectful takes his time to explain everything in detail. Decided to sign up best decision of my life. Im a year into it and now have decided to sign up my son as well. Well worth the money. Dont go off reviews come in and do the trial. You will love it. This is my home now ❤

Great for young and old! I joined this dojo about 3 months ago having NO experience and also being out of shape. The instructors are very patient with beginners but also raise the level for more experienced participants. I really appreciate the personal family vibe that the Senseis promote. They know each student by name- which is unusual to find in a business these days. The adult program is great for fitness and stress, as well as learning traditional karate and tools for self defense. Happy that I joined : )

The Claycomb Academy is amazing! From the receptionist who places the appointments, to the awesome owner who is also an instructor to the adults, and Sensei Michael who trains my boys! You truly get what you pay for here. You can tell they have a passion to train and teach the next generation not only in Karate but in discipline and character!

Been bringing my son for 8 months and he always looks forward to class. Sensei Michael is passionate about his students and is someone they want to look up to. They teach real techniques and self-defense. I'm happy we've found Claycomb Academy. They treat you like family. We've found home. We've made good friendships here and my child's confidence level has improved as well as his coordination skills. Sensei brings real-life skill to the dojo and they kids love it!

Our 3 kids have been attending karate lessons at Claycomb Academy for more than 2 years now. What I like about this dojo is that they know how to work with kids. Not only do they help the kids with their motor skills and self-defense techniques, they also teach kids life lessons- respect, discipline, and hardwork. And did I mention that their facility is immaculate?? I’m very particular with cleanliness and this dojo is spotless! We love Claycomb Karate!!!

Claycomb Academy of Martial Arts is amazing! My six year old has a great time in class and my four year old can’t wait to join. The instructors are very patient and great with all of the students. Very clean facility and small class sizes. I would highly recommend this dojo to anyone looking for a family friendly karate experience!

As a parent, you want to make sure your kids are always in the right environment and surrounded by positive people no matter how old they are. We toured several studios and dojos, listening to their sales pitch, and left feeling like they were only interested in another tuition coming through their door. Decided to give this place a try after driving by and I’m so glad we did! We instantly felt welcomed by Shihan Claycomb and that we had finally found the right place. My son absolutely loves going here and is developing a new passion and dedication while learning traditional principals and new techniques in every lesson. Thank-you for all you guys do!!

We have been coming to Claycomb Academy for three months, and we absolutely love it. My 6 year old is shy and they are really helping her come out of her shell. She is excited to go, and will always give 100%. The instructors are motivating and encouraging. They do not only teach self defense, but they also take time to teach manners and respect to elders. I highly recommend Claycomb Academy.

Claycomb Academy of Martial Arts is an excellent dojo operated by Joseph Claycomb, and his daughter Xena and son Michael. About a year ago, I enrolled my grandson Jayden, who was 6 years old at the time. They provide different levels of training depending on the age group. The instructors teaching the children are Xena and Michael, who literally grew up in this environment. They display remarkable patience with the children while teaching them karate techniques. The instructors also focus on developing the children's social skills such as listening, focusing, adhering to the rules, showing respect and manners, and building confidence. All while encouraging the children to be great leaders and role models in the community. If your child is lacking in any of the aforementioned characteristics, I encourage you to visit Claycomb Academy of Martial Arts.

My son has been coming to this academy for almost 4 years, and it’s so awesome! My son was diagnosed with ADHD and the Senseis and Shihan are so patient with him and never give up on him. My son had gotten stronger and more confident, his focus has also improved so much and loves coming to class all the time! Thank you Claycomb academy for all your sacrifices and love for our little ones as well as the adults!

Our family loves everything Claycomb stands for. The staff is amazing and so friendly. I love the family feeling you get when you are there. My son absolutely loves karate! The is place is awesome !

Claycomb Academy is a well-organized, friendly, and professional organization. My daughter enjoyed her classes and learned how to become a better focused better even with her ADHD. Thank you Joseph and your staff for everything. I truly recommend this place to everyone.

After looking around, I pleasantly found this dojo to be the best decision I have made. I have had previous experience in other schools, but this was exactly what I was looking for. This dojo teaches the principles each karate student needs to learn, yet also they provide self-defense for real life, which is unlike the majority of most traditional dojos.

The instructors are very experienced and highly skilled and continue to enhance their own abilities enabling them to offer fresh content and modern teaching methods for the benefit of their students.The equipment is top of the line, and no matter how tough the training is, we always feel safe. They also have family discounts, and action-packed kids classes. Overall, this facility deserves my two thumbs up.

My husband and son have thoroughly enjoyed their experience here. The kids class is run very well, and the instructors are attentive and patient while teaching solid values and skills. The adults class is also very well run, with solid and serious workouts involving excellent application of techniques. All the instructors have a wealth of experience and knowledge in both traditional style and excellent self defense applications. This Dojo offers a lot, and is well worth the investment if you are serious about learning real skills from real instructors. The whole Dojo has presented an attitude of warmth and welcome from our first day, making us feel very much at home and comfortable, while of course teaching proper Dojo etiquette and respect, which translates into a positive environment that makes learning and practicing flow very well.