The 1-2 Punch Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center
“They do great on trying to give kids one on one help during class when necessary to help develop good technique.”
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), Laguna Beach (3 mi) and San Juan Capistrano (6 mi).
12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Novastar Martial Arts of Mission Viejo
“Sensei Doug has the right combination of discipline and instruction and fun for the kids.”
Mountain Taekwondo
“You can see from his large number of advanced students that kids love sticking with it.”
Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
“To say they've helped with discipline, patience, and overall self control (and self-defense, of course) is an understatement.”
Lockhart's Karate Academy
“He learns discipline and respect while having fun at the same time.”
OC Training Studio
“We are so grateful for the work that Master Zax puts into the academy.”
Karate schools listed for Aliso Viejo, CA fill the 15 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
14 of the 15 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.9 to 5.0 across 465 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. 11 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes 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 9 of the 15 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.
United Self Defense Academy
“He has better balance, he is more self-confidence, he is better behaved and has better self-control, and he is becoming a better leader”
Japan Karate-Do Federation
“All experience and age levels will find an enriching positive training experience here”
South Coast Self Defense
“Highly recommended for anyone looking for a sweat-inducing workout combined with practical skills.”
Villari's Martial Arts
“I have known and trained with Master Bombalier for 20+ years and I have learned a mountain of things frome him.”
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 improvement, creative combinations that cover multiple stances and techniques.”
West Coast Tang Soo Do Academy
The Karate Tradition
Laguna Beach Dojo
“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”
Ussd Karate Irvine
“The dojo communicates with students really well about changes and updates, which I appreciate a lot after training somewhere that didn't have great communication with students.”
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