The best karate dojos in California
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 13,428 reviews of California dojos. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real karate dojos only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 American Martial Arts Academy - Placentia / Yorba Linda Campus - Karate, After-school & Summer Camp
5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews · Placentia, CA
“My 4yo started there a few weeks ago and I already really love it for her. We were hesitant to sign the kids up for a long time because I wasn't sure at 4yo how much she would real…” — Vickey
#2 Flaherty's Kenpo Karate, Children Classes, Family Martial Arts Training, Self-Defense Lessons
4.9 ★★★★★ 172 reviews · Stockton, CA
“Flaherty’s Kenpo karate has been a Great experience for our child. The instructors are exceptional, providing guidance and support that helps children grow, develop discipline and …” — Mini
#3 Karate For All
5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews · Tustin, CA
“Our grandchild’s journey at Karate For All in Tustin, CA, under the guidance of Sensei Wayne, has been nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment he stepped into the dojo, we …” — Rosio
#4 Tajik Karate Academy - Adults, Kids Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 138 reviews · Irvine, CA
“This karate school is truly outstanding. Sensei Alex and Sensei Nadia are both highly professional, extremely patient, and very knowledgeable. They teach with so much dedication an…” — Penny
#5 U.S. Karate Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 132 reviews · San Diego, CA
Martial arts school specializing in fitness, self-defense classes & karate for children.
“The U.S . Karate Academy San Diego is an excellent place for kids and adults of all ages to learn Self-discipline and impulse control along with the skills needed for karate. You c…” — Nick
#6 Red Dragon Karate San Dimas
5 ★★★★★ 108 reviews · San Dimas, CA
“Red Dragon San Dimas, our second home. The PERFECT place for your children. We love pur Sensei Alex, Sensei Jake, Sensei JayJay, Sensei Matthew, and the one and only amazing Miss D…” — Tamara
#7 Claycomb Karate & Kickboxing
4.9 ★★★★★ 113 reviews · Fontana, CA
“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 sma…” — Carolyn
#8 Lockhart's Karate Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 106 reviews · Aliso Viejo, CA
“Enrolling in martial arts classes was something that I had been interested in but, unfortunately; could not find the time. After retiring, I went about researching an appropriate f…” — David
#9 K. W. Karate /Tae Kwon Do Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 105 reviews · El Centro, CA
“I originally wanted to look for a therapy for my high functioning Autistic son who has motor-skills issues. Master Clara Melendez has been so understanding with my child and his sp…” — Joanna
#10 Crescent Moon Karate
5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews · Los Angeles, CA
“We joined Crescent Moon Karate 6 months ago when my son just turned 4. Our son is very active and like any 4 year old, we struggled a bit with focus and discipline. We were debatin…” — Saruul