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Novastar Martial Arts of Mission Viejo
- Mentor
- Sensei
- Respect
“With a competition and demonstration team background he is passionate about his students' desire to succeed in both personal development and competition.”
Best Karate Classes near Aliso Viejo, CA
2 of these schools are based in Aliso Viejo; the others serve Aliso Viejo from towns including Mission Viejo (5 mi), Irvine (7 mi) and Fountain Valley (16 mi).
22 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Lockhart's Karate Academy
- Patience
- Discipline
- Ability
“I was recently looking for either martial arts classes or summer day camp activities for my son, who is almost 9, and went by to check out Lockhart's Karate Academy on a recommendation of a friend.”
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Mountain Taekwondo
- Positive Attitude
- Confidence
- Respect
“Master Mountain quickly reached our then-5-year-old daughter - he makes FUN and enjoyable classes and has brought out conscious effort, confidence, and determination to accel and apply herself in both Taekwondo and school work/daily life of a now 6 y...”
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Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
- Discipline
- Sensei
- Birthday
“To say they've helped with discipline, patience, and overall self control (and self-defense, of course) is an understatement.”
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South Coast Self Defense
- Krav Maga
“He has a unique teaching ability to blend in his many years of martial arts technique and discipline with a great environment for learning.”
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Japan Karate-Do Federation
- Training
- Shotokan
- Kids
“Our chief instructor, Shihan Paul Godshaw, has been teaching not just karate, but self discipline, respect for others, leadership, and a balanced approach to life, for over 50 years now.”
Karate schools listed for Aliso Viejo, CA fill the 24 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Aliso Viejo, CA
22 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 762 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (97%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "community" and "skills". 21 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I email karate schools listed for Aliso Viejo first?
An email address is published by 17 of the 24 schools here. Email suits the awkward questions: which style is taught, who takes the junior class, what a trial involves. You get an answer you can reread, rather than a hurried call while a class is running.
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Shoshin Karate-Do International
“Sensei Hessam's instruction is just what I look for and need in order to grow as a shotokan karate student: consistent emphasis on foundational concepts, repetition, ideas to solidify basics, awareness of each student's strengths and needs for improv...”
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The Karate Tradition
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West Coast Tang Soo Do Academy
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OC Martial Arts
“Not only has our daughter's instruction at OC Martial Arts taught her the expected physical skills, improved fitness and basic self-defense but it has also helped to instill the importance of self-control, integrity, respect and hard work.”
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The 1-2 Punch Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center
- Belt
- Kickboxing
- Self Defense
“We signed him up not knowing if he would enjoy it since he hadn't shown much interest in martial arts, but you guys managed to turn that around, since he really loves coming to class and working toward his next belt.”
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Master Lee's Talium-Irvine
- Belt
- Test
“Second, you notice the quality of the students participating--my daughter was one of the top black belts as first degree at Il Do, here she is below average and needs to work harder.”
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Frazier Martial Arts
“I love that it is not just about martial arts, but they also incorporate the importance of listening to parents, talk about bullying and show them how to deal with dangerous situations.”
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Karate For All
- Black Belt
- Sensei
- Life
“Through the training at KFA our son's skills have steadily progressed until he recently passed the rigorous black belt test and is now looking forward to competing in high school athletics.”
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Martial Arts USA
- Belt
- Discipline
- Class
“Martial Arts USA is such a special place and I will be forever grateful to Master Kim for being such an important part of my son growing into the special man he is today.”
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Master Hwang's World Martial Arts Center
“Upon joining, up until now approximately six months, gradually we've started to see him grow not just physically but confidently and positively - he's no longer a shy and whiny kid.”
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Gracie Barra Costa Mesa
- Team
- BJJ
- Changing Rooms
“Jay and Aubyn were superb for the boxing classes only negative point of the latter was the lack of sparring but it is a jiu jitsu club above all so I can understand it...”
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Tajik Karate Academy
- Skills
- Sensei
- Passionate
“Karate with Tajik is more than a simple sport, it gives a mental strength trough practice; focus, repetition and in a same time with joy in a closer relation with our kids.”
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Laguna Beach Dojo
- Teach
- Learned
- Community
“The studio also projects itself locally in multiple social good activities which helps in what I think is critical for a martial arts studio, building character.”
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Ussd Karate Irvine
- Skilled
- Senseis
- Belt
“We are deeply grateful to all of the dedicated staff at the Woodbridge dojo, particularly exemplified by Sensei Dragon in this favorite photo from the weekend's competition.”
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South Orange County Martial Arts Academy
- Kung fu
- Belts
- Learn
“My six-year-old grandson has been attending this school for two years now, and has greatly improved in focus, concentration, strength, sportsmanship, and kung fu technique.”
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Ussd Martial Arts San Clemente
- Karate
- Learned
- Teaching
“We tried four other places in San Clemente before we chose USSD, we liked them the best because they seemed to be the only "real" place for our boys to learn.”
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Dynamic Martial Arts Taekwondo & Hapkido
- After School Program
- Learning
- Passion
“Of course, there are risks associated with any sport and some minor injuries can still occur - but this studio does promote a safe environment at all times and allows our kids to develop into strong individuals under good supervision.”
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Classic Fight Team
“Normally, this would be incredibly frustrating, but he is so precise, calculated, patient and considerate in how he corrects every move, that I don't feel embarrassed or discouraged in any way.”
Karate Training Services in Aliso Viejo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$78
Maximum cost
$360
National Average
$103
Avg Per Hour Rates
$47
$83
$185
Fair price range is based on 445 cost profiles
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