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Karate Classes in Monrovia, CA
Monrovia has 3 Karate dojos — including 2 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, 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.
Kaizen Martial Arts & Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Martial arts studio offering karate classes for adults & kids, plus fitness-oriented kickboxing.
Tommy Chavies' American Kenpo Concepts
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Monrovia - Martial Arts & Fitness Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Monrovia
1 of the 3 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Tommy Chavies' American Kenpo Concepts and Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Monrovia - Martial Arts & Fitness Kickboxing.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Monrovia - Martial Arts & Fitness Kickboxing runs women's 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.
- Kaizen Martial Arts & Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (32)
- Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Monrovia - Martial Arts & Fitness Kickboxing ★★★★★ 5 (24)
New to karate?
These dojos are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring (kumite) builds up slowly and stays light and supervised. Everyone in the room started at white belt.
- Kaizen Martial Arts & Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (32)
- Tommy Chavies' American Kenpo Concepts ★★★★★ 5 (28)
Kids & teen karate in Monrovia
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.
- Kaizen Martial Arts & Fitness ★★★★★ 5 (32)
- Tommy Chavies' American Kenpo Concepts ★★★★★ 5 (28)
- Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Monrovia - Martial Arts & Fitness Kickboxing ★★★★★ 5 (24)
Karate in Monrovia: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Monrovia?
- Most Monrovia 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 Monrovia dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 3 dojos in Monrovia advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Kaizen Martial Arts & Fitness, Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Monrovia - Martial Arts & Fitness Kickboxing. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Monrovia?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 Monrovia dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. 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 Monrovia?
- Yes — 3 Monrovia dojos run kids' or youth karate, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.