Samurai Karate For Kids
“Sensei Michi has been an amazing teacher and mentor, helping our son build confidence, perseverance, respect, and character that he'll carry with him throughout his life”
Best Karate Classes near Carson, CA
1 of these schools is based in Carson; the others serve Carson from towns including Torrance (5 mi), Lakewood (8 mi) and Lomita (4 mi).
14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Power of One Martial Arts and Fitness
“My then 5-year-old joined Power of One in 2021, and since then, every facet of growth has improved dramatically: Concentration, learning, confidence, & alacrity (not to mention strength, speed and conditioning).”
South Bay Moo Duk Kwan
“In addition to teaching the martial art techniques, there is a lot of focus on values like, discipline and respect.”
Kyokushin Karate
“The best real Kyokushin karate school!”
Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
“Coach Marcelo very skilled instructor teaches everyone discipline and goes into detail in techniques.”
Machida Karate Academy
“When the champion Machida brothers are teaching you, what more do you want”
Karate schools listed for Carson, 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: Carson, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 942 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. 14 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 3 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 Carson first?
An email address is published by 10 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 Martial Arts
“I didn't think my daughter is going to last, but after 6 months she's got her purple belt.”
1st Class Martial Arts
“I recommend 1st Class Martial Arts to all parents wanting their children to learn a new skill while also acquiring discipline and respect.”
Power of One Self-Defense
“The staff is fun friendly and experienced.”
Silva Taekwondo
“Very nice place the people are very nice”
American Legacy Karate Academy
“We have been going for over a year and have had nothing but great experiences for my 5-year old.”
Elite Training Center
“I went to this school for about 2yrs, and they deserve 4 Stars because they literally treat everyone equally like family, which is quite impressive to me.”
Wilmington Karate Club
“The price is just $20 for the month , d and the sensei is really great.”
Gracie Barra Garden Grove
“Gracie Barra Garden Grove is buy far one of the best places to learn not only Brazilian jui jitsu but good team building and good morals.”
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Power of One Martial Arts
“It run by a family that takes a lot of interest in the kids success.”
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