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Karate Classes in Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach has 4 Karate dojos — including 3 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each dojo runs, so you can find your dojo and book your first class. All ages and levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios
4.6 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
Orange County Shorinji Kempo Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
United Studios of Self Defense Huntington Beach
5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
Good to know in Huntington Beach
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Orange County Shorinji Kempo Martial Arts.
Kids & teen karate in Huntington Beach
These dojos run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline, respect, and self-defense. Check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.
- Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios ★★★★★ 4.6 (31)
- Orange County Shorinji Kempo Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (21)
- United Studios of Self Defense Huntington Beach ★★★★★ 5 (12)
Karate in Huntington Beach: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Huntington Beach?
- A few Huntington Beach dojos list a membership around $35/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the dojo's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Huntington Beach dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Huntington Beach dojos list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Huntington Beach?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. Most dojos run dedicated beginner or all-levels classes. Sparring (kumite) is introduced gradually, kept light and supervised, and a good dojo never pressures newcomers — you learn the basics, stances, and forms at your own pace, starting at white belt.
- Are there kids' karate classes in Huntington Beach?
- Yes — 3 Huntington Beach dojos run kids' or youth karate. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.