Ted Tabura Karate Do
“I strongly recommend signing up your kid for his class to have the amazing experience i had and maybe even better if they are more dedicated than me.”
Best Karate Classes near Gardena, CA
2 of these schools are based in Gardena; the others serve Gardena from towns including Torrance (5 mi), Los Angeles (16 mi) and Inglewood (5 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Yoshida Dojo
“He incorporates karate, judo and kickboxing into his classes.”
Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
“I've had my 12 year old son training with them for about a year and a half and the staff is so kind, friendly and professional.”
Machida Karate Academy
“You don't have to go just for the belt, the color is not what determines you- it's how you improve yourself, stay fit and learn skills to defend yourself and feel good about yourself, regardless of what belt you are.”
1st Class Martial Arts
“My son's confidence has shot through the roof since starting classes last Spring.”
Power of One Self-Defense
“Aside from the physical aspect, I'm am truly greatful for such amazing character developmemt program.”
Karate schools listed for Gardena, 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: Gardena, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,003 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "knowledge". 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 11 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 Gardena first?
An email address is published by 11 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.
Silva Taekwondo
“The Silva family are patients, encouraging, strict and they are cheerleaders for every students that is in the class.”
American Legacy Karate Academy
“Our kids have been attending classes here for little over a year and what a gem of a place.”
Elite Training Center
“It is a great way to escape from more normal day life and I always have fun, learn cool things, and get a great workout.”
Wilmington Karate Club
“He has helped me a lot I just had to learn believe in myself and I know where I belong 🙏 …”
Culver City Seido Karate
“Our 5 year old has built strength, coordination, and confidence under the guidance of Jun Shihan Ted and Senpai Eric and loves coming to the dojo every week.”
Enter Martial Arts
“Its a great community, with a challenging and interesting curriculum taught by thoughtful, fun, personal coaches who are excited to share their passion and knowledge.”
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Power of One Martial Arts
“Their constantly-evolving curriculum challenges and rewards your commitment with a much-improved physique and faster mental reflexes.”
Kaizen Dojo
“I've attended a few of Sensei Ford's Adult Self Defense Classes in the past and I'm looking forward to attending more.”
Bryan Hawkins Kenpo Karate
“We have met so many people that say they have grown up taking karate from Bryan Hawkins and it's one of the best parts of their growth from childhood to adulthood and they still smile when talking about it.”
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