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Karate Classes in Lakewood, CA
Lakewood has 4 Karate dojos — including 2 with a free trial and 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.
Power of One Martial Arts - Lakewood
5 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dolby Soo Bahk Do Karate
5 ★★★★★ 10 reviews
Good to know in Lakewood
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Power of One Martial Arts - Lakewood and Dolby Soo Bahk Do Karate.
Plan your first class
These dojos offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try karate before you commit. Check each dojo's schedule for the current offer.
Kids & teen karate in Lakewood
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.
- Power of One Martial Arts - Lakewood ★★★★★ 5 (44)
- Bodyshop Karate ★★★★★ 4.9 (11)
- Dolby Soo Bahk Do Karate ★★★★★ 5 (10)
Karate in Lakewood: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Lakewood?
- Most Lakewood dojos don't post prices online. Karate is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by dojo and style. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Lakewood dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 4 dojos in Lakewood advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Power of One Martial Arts - Lakewood, Ardifa Fitness Karate Studio. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Lakewood?
- 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 Lakewood?
- Yes — 3 Lakewood 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.