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These schools serve Compton from nearby bases in towns including Los Angeles, Torrance and Santa Monica.
24 schools listed · 22 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Karate schools listed for Compton, 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.
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,056 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (88%), professionalism (82%) and communication (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 21 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 21 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 7 of the 24 schools. When you book, say your age and whether you have trained before, since the beginner group and the main class are often different hours. Confirm which one you are walking into.
- “Sensei Ford is fantastic with children! All of the instructors at the Kaizen Dojo take part in teaching students to be safer and more confident, and are extremely patient, kind, and generous with their knowledge.” — from a review of Kaizen Dojo
- “Through this dojo he has blossomed and has confidence, respect for himself and others and yet at the same time he has stayed humble and kind.” — from a review of Rokah Karate
- “Grandson has been studying here for 4 years and not only has learned karate but has grown in confidence.” — from a review of 1st Class Martial Arts
- “Master Ali is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to jiu jitsu but he also strives to teach his students to do everything as best as they can, have confidence in yourself, and to never give up.” — from a review of A-Team Jiu Jitsu
- “I would recommend this dojo to anyone who wanted a place that feels like a community in the Karate world.” — from a review of Crescent Moon Karate
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
