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Karate Classes in Santa Maria, CA
Santa Maria has 5 Karate dojos — including 1 with a free trial and 2 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.
CKD Academy of Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
American Kenpo Karate (Universal Kenpo Federation West Coast Regional Training Center)
4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews
Pacific Karate Do Institute
Good to know in Santa Maria
1 of the 5 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 American Kenpo Karate (Universal Kenpo Federation West Coast Regional Training Center) and Power of Nature Kempo Karate.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? American Kenpo Karate (Universal Kenpo Federation West Coast Regional Training Center) runs women's Karate.
Plan your first class
This dojo offers 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.
- CKD Academy of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (36)
Kids & teen karate in Santa Maria
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.
- CKD Academy of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (36)
- American Kenpo Karate (Universal Kenpo Federation West Coast Regional Training Center) ★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)
Karate in Santa Maria: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Santa Maria?
- Most Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 5 dojos in Santa Maria advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including CKD Academy of Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Santa Maria?
- 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 Santa Maria?
- Yes — 2 Santa Maria 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.