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Karate Classes in Whittier, CA
Whittier has 2 Karate dojos — including 1 with a free trial and 1 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.
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Whittier • Martial Arts & Fitness Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Whittier
1 of the 2 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 Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Whittier • Martial Arts & Fitness Kickboxing and Tai Crane Karate: Shorin Ryu Matsumura Seito.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Whittier • Martial Arts & Fitness Kickboxing 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.
Kids & teen karate in Whittier
This dojo runs 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.
Karate in Whittier: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Whittier?
- Most Whittier 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 Whittier dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 2 dojos in Whittier advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Whittier • 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 Whittier?
- 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 Whittier?
- Yes — 1 Whittier dojo runs 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.