Bejanian Martial Arts
“Our 6 year old son has been attending class for about a 6 mounts, and I am thoroughly impressed with his physical developments, mental focus and interest in improvement.”
Best Karate Classes near Glendale, CA
3 of these schools are based in Glendale; the others serve Glendale from towns including Los Angeles (10 mi), Burbank (4 mi) and Pasadena (6 mi).
12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Kdmma Mixed Martial Arts Academy
“There is no better MMA gym in southern California, and no better instruction!”
Shaunt Bejanian Karate
“He doesn't only teach kids martial arts, he teaches them about life, about how to say no to drug, no to alcohol, no to cigarettes,..”
Shaolin American Self Defense Academy
“They are definitely keeping it a clean and safe place to come to, with so many options to choose on how to practice.”
Crescent Moon Karate
“The kids love him and he strikes a great balance between being fun and friendly but also firm and disciplined.”
Inspire Martial Arts & Fitness
“I found this place at a time when I needed it most, I feel welcome, I'm relieving stress and my body feels great.”
Karate schools listed for Glendale, 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: Glendale, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 512 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (87%), professionalism (85%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 2 offer a free trial or consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; all 15 list a public email and 5 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 book a karate trial online with schools listed for Glendale?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 5 of the 15 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.
Rokah Karate
“Sensei Avi and Sensei Ruth have instilled a sense of discipline , respect , positive work ethics ,talking ownership of ones deeds , humility and inner peace”
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo Pasadena
“Great place to learn self-defense but also a place to make new friends”
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Goju-Ryu Seiwa-Kai Karate of Los Angeles
“He teaches traditional GOJU RYU karate, and through his teachings life lessons are learned.”
Freedom Martial Arts & Fitness
“He has never been so motivated to earn his next belt, or master a form.”
Ideal Martial Arts
“The masters here at Ideal treat the kids with respect, which teaches them to respect others along with many other positive values and disciplines.”
American School of Martial Arts
“This is a great place for anyone who wants to learn authentic Martial Arts, and they have adult class too, where you can meet up with friends and master the technique of martial arts”
Kuk Sool Won of Sylmar Martial Arts
“For us, this experience has been more productive (and more affordable) than behavioral therapy and we appreciate how management works with us by customizing his schedule as much as possible.”
Knowles Karate Academy
“Great karate place my daughter loves it.”
USA Martial Arts Center
“He's eager to complete all his homework and chores at home in order to receive positive points on his at home chart we are so thankful for this class & Sensei Neda's fun tools to help us stay on track!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Glendale
- “The dojo's students are tough but friendly and accepting of all levels of new students.” — from a review of Kdmma Mixed Martial Arts Academy
- “Beyond developing great karate skills, our kids are learning about respect, community, excellence, spirit, compassion, and a whole host of other ways to continually grow into their best selves.” — from a review of Rokah Karate
- “My search ended with Crescent Moon Karate. My son enjoys the class very much and loves all of his teachers.” — from a review of Crescent Moon Karate
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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