Gracie Barra Costa Mesa
“Very knowledgeable professors, friendly staff, you can tell they all love the sport and want everyone to learn and succeed.”
Best Karate Classes in Costa Mesa, CA
15 schools listed · 4 in Costa Mesa · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Bob White Kenpo Karate Studio
“The instructors care so deeply about the studio, the history of the sport, and each student's unique learning style.”
Aguiar Karate Dojo
“It very much impresses me to hear her telling others about how in the short time she's attended the studio, she's been taught a lot about respecting herself and others and perseverance.”
Orange County Taekwondo
“My son just finished his first year at OCTKD he loves it Mr Cheng is amazing keeps them interested all while instilling the principals like courtesy and hard work.”
OC Martial Arts
“.the staff is wonderful and helps teach growth and integrity they offer a leadership program that includes reading some phenomenal books”
Master Lee's Talium-Irvine
“Master Lee is excellent at what he does!”
Karate schools listed for Costa Mesa, 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: Costa Mesa, CA
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Costa Mesa; the other 11 serve Costa Mesa from towns including Irvine (8 mi), Huntington Beach (6 mi) and Orange (11 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 599 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (97%), professionalism (94%) and communication (84%). 12 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 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 Costa Mesa 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.
Frazier Martial Arts
“Natalie and ALL of her staff making zoom classes available for the kiddos to participate in while everything else stopped.”
Karate For All
“The programs are highly individualized, and work intensively on martial arts at all skill levels, confidence building, interpersonal skills, and life skills.”
A-Team Jiu Jitsu
“Best gym in the area, professional instruction and a friendly learning environment.”
Martial Arts USA
“I'm so happy that I'm getting trained at martial arts USA.”
Master Hwang's World Martial Arts Center
“Excellent master, outstanding staff, & true focus on character development.”
Tajik Karate Academy
“The classes have also done wonders for his focus and ability to listen to instruction, two areas we've been working on for awhile now.”
Ussd Karate Irvine
“Our daughter has learned a lot of self defense techniques and she is always excited to learn more.”
Candal's Martial Arts
“As soon as you walk in you can see that this gym is like a family we all train together and create long friendships we all support one another no ego.”
Huntington Beach Ultimate Training Center
“The staff is encouraging and will help you any way they can.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in and near Costa Mesa
- “I am not sure if my grandson will become a black belt, but as he continues to advance I can see a maturity and confidence building within him as he masters each lesson.” — from a review of Bob White Kenpo Karate Studio
- “My daughter participates in many athletics, but will tell you that karate has quickly become her favorite!” — from a review of Aguiar Karate Dojo
- “My daughters have been attending this karate class, and I am absolutely thrilled with their progress and the overall experience.” — from a review of Ussd Karate Irvine
- “We love Tajik Karate! It’s great for self defense, building confidence, and for kids to make friends.” — from a review of Tajik Karate Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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