Ultimate Martial Arts
“They have build my daughter confidence in her self these past 4 years.”
Best Karate Classes in Fresno, CA
10 schools listed · 5 in Fresno · 5 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Fresno and several other cities.
Pacific Martial Arts
“I would encourage anyone in the area to check out any of their many classes and see for yourself how this gym can change your life.”
Japan Ways Traditional Karate
“It's a great place for families to work-out together or by yourself.”
Sunnyside Carter Taekwondo
“Great place to have kids learning to respect and self control.”
Dethrone Mixed Martial Arts
“The owner , trainers and all people who works there very professional and very gentle, I'm highly recommending this place!”
Clovis Kenpo Karate
“He loves all of the staff and is very happy about learning to protect himself and respect others and we fight to protect ourselves and others not just to fight these are his words.”
Karate schools listed for Fresno, CA fill the 10 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: Fresno, CA
5 of the 10 schools we list are based in Fresno; the other 5 serve Fresno from Merced (52 mi) and Clovis (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 310 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for 9 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 4 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 Fresno first?
An email address is published by 5 of the 10 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.
American Academy of Martial Arts
“I was a student here and while i was i learned so many skills and had an amazing time here!”
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Cen Cal Karate
“My 5 year old daughter has been there for about 6 months and loves it.”
Karate Shorin
“We always leave with a smile on our face and new knowledge that could keep us safe.”
S.k.i Karate Dojo (Shotokan Karate International)
“My son has been attending classes here for a few months now and he really enjoys it.”
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