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Vcma Villatoro Champion Martial Arts
“My boys, ages 9, 6, and 5 has been attending classes for about two years (started when they were 7, 4, and 3) and has grown in confidence, focus, and physical ability.”
Best Karate Classes near Laguna Hills, CA
2 of these schools are based in Laguna Hills; the others serve Laguna Hills from towns including Irvine (7 mi), Mission Viejo (3 mi) and Laguna Niguel (4 mi).
22 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Laguna Beach Dojo
- Community
- Life
- Teach
“Our son has been training with USSD Laguna Beach Dojo for less than a year but the difference in showing respect and mindfulness in dealing with adults and his peers was evident right away.”
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South Orange County Martial Arts Academy
- Learn
- Belts
- Kung fu
“If you want your child to learn something of lifelong importance and get fit at the same time, or for yourself to learn vital skills and feel good, then make it.”
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Black Belt Academy
- Learning
- Skills
- Respect
“I highly recommend sending your kids here because I am one of the students and Master Rhee is a patient nice and is determined to teach us till be become like him.”
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Young Kim's Taekwondo
“Master and black belt teachers are very good at what they do best and my kids love going here.”
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Master Graesser's National Taekwondo
“Taking classes and training here is not like other group activities we've participated in because training at National TKD feels more like you are part of a family.”
Karate schools listed for Laguna Hills, 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: Laguna Hills, CA
23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 852 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (95%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "community". 22 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 20 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 7 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 Laguna Hills?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 7 of the 24 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.
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USA Wado Ryu Karate
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OC Martial Arts
“My kid totally loved the 30 mins little ninja class and his instructors, good little work out for him and learned about discipline, self-control, focus, healthy eating.”
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Novastar Martial Arts of Mission Viejo
- Karate
- Mentor
- Passion
“With a competition and demonstration team background he is passionate about his students' desire to succeed in both personal development and competition.”
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The 1-2 Punch Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center
- Self Defense
- Motivated
- Belt
“The class sizes are nice and small so it feels very much like a personal training session and most importantly it's not intimidating like it can be at traditional gyms.”
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Master Lee's Talium-Irvine
- Test
- Belt
“But perhaps the most telling aspect: before every belt test they ask you if you have any suggestions for how to improve the school, I've only ever written "I wouldn't change a thing”
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Frazier Martial Arts
“I can't recommend Frazier Martial Arts enough, I literally tell anyone I know who is interested in enrolling their kids in martial arts to come check this place out.”
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Karate For All
- Life
- Confidence
- Black Belt
“They will improve their skills to communicate verbally with the opponent and express the "Do not mess with me" attitude against bullying and any other abuse attempts”
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Lockhart's Karate Academy
- Ability
- Studio
- Patience
“It's a great and highly recommend place where you can find lots of other interesting activities and programs for your kids, for example, Friday movie nights, summer camp, etc.”
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Gracie Barra Costa Mesa
- Changing Rooms
- Environment
- Team
“Not only the look and feel of the school, with new mats, changing rooms, televisions for fight nights and instruction video's, has improved by 1000% also the game plan of many students!”
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Tajik Karate Academy
- Passionate
- Learn
- Skills
“We've been taking my son here for about a year and he progressed so quickly, Sensei Alex really takes his time with the kids and explains everything really well.”
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Mountain Taekwondo
- Respect
- Discipline
- Positive Attitude
“Highly recommend this location and its curriculum to anyone looking for a supportive, observant, and thoughtful leader that will show up class after class determined to instill a strong sense of confidence in your child.”
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Ussd Karate Irvine
- Belt
- Confidence
- Skilled
“The curriculum is well-structured, ensuring that the students not only learn effective self-defense techniques but also understand the importance of mental focus and physical fitness.”
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Ussd Martial Arts San Clemente
- Belts
- Karate
- Discipline
“To those who lack confidence or direction in life, or those who wish to learn well-balanced and practical self-defense skills, I would whole-heartedly recommend USSD Martial Arts San Clemente and Sensei Richard.”
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Dynamic Martial Arts Taekwondo & Hapkido
- Confidence
- After School Program
- Discipline
“After attending a couple of different martial arts academies, we were fortunate to have found Master Gwak and his instructors Oscar and Ace, that have given my son wonderful training in Taekwondo.”
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NME Martial Arts
- Son
- Learn
- Structures
“I trained with Dennis for about 3 years until unfortunately I had to move out of the area for work - he's hands down the most personable, professional & knowledgeable instructor I've ever had the pleasure to train under!”
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David Kang's Taekwondo Center
- Feel
- Skills
- Black Belt
“We have attended Master Kang's taekwondo school for over a year and we could not be happier with the guidance, coaching and genuine care Master Kang and his instructors have shown to our family.”
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Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios
- Adults
- Skills
- Dojo
“Very small children won't respond to the same type of teaching methods that work on teenagers and Master Diaz' experience allows him to adjust to make the training accessible.”
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Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
- Studio
- Sensei
- Lessons
“Sensei Louis and the other teachers they are very kind and patient with the kids.”
Karate Training Services in Laguna Hills, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$350
National Average
$100
Avg Per Hour Rates
$45
$80
$180
Typical price range is based on 396 cost profiles
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