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Ted Tabura Karate Do
“Their program helps to build strong balance, healthy postures and balanced movement through the use of age appropriate forms and drills, also improves memorization skills.”
Best Karate Classes near Gardena, CA
1 of these schools is based in Gardena; the others serve Gardena from towns including Los Angeles (16 mi), Torrance (5 mi) and Lakewood (11 mi).
20 open weekends ยท all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
- Professor
- Mats
- Game
“The senior coach, Marcelo Perdomo, is a very knowledgeable teacher who really cares for the individual growth of each student--he truly challenges each student to do their very best AND to achieve the most they can.”
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Rekm
- Train
- Sensei
- Belt
“It's a serious physical and mental workout; but if you're willing to learn and listen, check your ego in at the door, are dedicated and get up and come to class even when you're thinking twice about it, and train with everything you've got, you'll me...”
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King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
“We tried many but what master King is doing with kids and how much they love his energy and approach is unique and you can not find that anywhere else.”
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Machida Karate Academy
“If you want to learn how to defend yourself, or are interested in picking up a new hobby, I highly recommend you giving Lyoto & Chinzo Machida's new Karate Academy a chance.”
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1st Class Martial Arts
“The caring, professional, and energetic staff teaches life and character skills that mold students into confident, secure, disciplined, and self-controlled individuals.”
Karate schools listed for Gardena, 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.
Area overview: Gardena, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 951 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (85%), professionalism (83%) and communication (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "knowledge" and "skills". 19 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 2 offer a free trial or consultation and 9 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 6 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 21 of the 24 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.
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Crescent Moon Karate
- Learning
- Confidence
- Skills
“This Dojo is what you want for your child, whether you are brand new to the idea of Karate or have a great understanding of the method Kyoshi and his team are Excellent teachers and Mentors.”
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Silva Taekwondo
“Excellent teacher, I take my 14 year old son and believe me he helps them a lot both physically and emotionally and for the price the classes are very good”
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Martial Arts Training Alliance
- Sensei
- Karate
“Once you meet Vince, Roger and the other coaches you know you're in the right spot.”
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Rokah Karate
“They are not only teaching karate technique, but a way of life: to be kind, to be humble, to use your knowledge of karate to keep the peace until you are unable to and then defend yourself as opposed to offend.”
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Power of One Self
“I can honestly say, training here has helped my kids with building confidence, reinforcing their moral standards, and performing to the best of their abilities, all the while learning martial arts.”
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Wilmington Karate Club
“Sensei is awesome, and so is the rest of the staff.”
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Culver City Seido Karate
- Boys
- Confidence
- Coordination
“The best part with Ted is that he knows how to deal with every child- all my kids are obviously different learners and personalities, and he has a unique style for each one.”
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PKG Martial Arts Academy
“I would highly suggest PKG to anyone who is interested in starting martial arts or to someone who has trained but wants to take their skills to the next level.”
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Enter Martial Arts
“Nick and Grace, the owners/instructors are absolute masters when it comes to instruction, adjustments, making you feel comfortable, and motivating you to keep at it.”
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American Legacy Karate Academy
- Belt
- Know
- Respect
“I've watch both of my children, (currently brown belts), improve assertiveness, develop greater self-confidence and build their self-esteem through extensive training and guidance by very knowledgeable instructors.”
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Kaizen Dojo
- Martial Arts
- Karate
- Classes
“Not only does he teach Karate, but Sensei Ford allows us to participate in a variety of events, whether it be Karate demonstrations or volunteering at the JCI carnival, thus also helping build our social connections and character.”
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Freedom Martial Arts & Fitness
“My six year old loved it from the start and to my unexpected delight, it's been a great boost of confidence and coordination for my nine year with mild cerebral palsy.”
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Goju-Ryu Seiwa-Kai Karate of Los Angeles
“Goju Ryu Karate of Los Angeles is the only place in Los Angeles where you can learn one of the most well-known and respected karate styles in the world - Goju-Ryu.”
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Power of One Martial Arts-Lakewood
“The Bennett family and other instructors is this place is wonderful, caring, motivated and no matter what the situation maybe they are always there to help.”
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Checkmat Headquarters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Incredible place to train!”
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Bryan Hawkins Kenpo Karate
- Community
- Knowledge
- Grandmaster
“I have been training at BHKK since I was 5 years old (now 25) and it is one of the biggest factors of how I was shaped and molded as a young boy growing up into the man I am today.”
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Ideal Martial Arts
“They keep individuals of all ages deeply engaged and I can tell that the masters all care about each student's mastery of the art as well as their personal inner growth.”
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Evolution Academy of Martial Arts
- Classes
- Learning
- Karate
“The girls have learned self-reliance, discipline, respect for themselves and others, and they have become part of a community of like-minded, loving, and supportive parents and kids.”
Karate Training Services in Gardena, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$81
Maximum cost
$374
National Average
$107
Avg Per Hour Rates
$49
$86
$193
Typical price range is based on 434 cost profiles
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