Laguna Beach Dojo
“Master Kash reinforces positive, healthy behavior that has developed our son's confidence and inspires him to work towards his next goal.”
Best Karate Classes in Laguna Hills, CA
15 schools listed · 4 in Laguna Hills · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Black Belt Academy
“He is calm and really focuses on making the instruction fun and yet disciplined enough for the kids to listen.”
Storm MMA and Training Center
“He keeps the workouts fresh by changing up the routine and he does a great job challenging and motivating you through both strength and conditioning portions of the class.”
South Orange County Martial Arts Academy
“San Soo is definitely the best Kung Fu style, and Master Frank is the one you want teaching you!”
Master Graesser's National Taekwondo
“They have great coaching, pay great attention to our kids and we see a huge improvement.”
USA Wado Ryu Karate
“Exceptional training provided to my kids!”
Karate schools listed for Laguna Hills, 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: Laguna Hills, CA
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Laguna Hills; the other 11 serve Laguna Hills from towns including Mission Viejo (3 mi), Irvine (7 mi) and Laguna Niguel (4 mi). 14 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 847 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 11 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 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 9 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 Laguna Hills?
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.
Laguna Hills Aikikai
The 1-2 Punch Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center
“The kickboxing has transformed me into a more confident person!”
Novastar Martial Arts of Mission Viejo
“Very professional and demands respect for him and others but is realistic as to what to expect from each age group.”
Mountain Taekwondo
“The instruction is always structured well but with enough variance to keep it interesting.”
Regulus Taekwondo Irvine
“They've learned respect and have gained a new sense of confidence they didn't have before.”
Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
“I highly recommend this school, run by Luis and Lori, to anyone looking for a way to help their child grow in to a better person.”
Ussd Karate Irvine
“The USSD Woodbridge dojo is an excellent place to learn karate, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to embark on this rewarding journey”
Lockhart's Karate Academy
“Master Lockhart's Academy provides both confidence building and discipline, teaching his students about integrity through martial arts.”
Tajik Karate Academy
“My son even participated in a tournament for the first time ever and the experience was amazing not just for us as the parents but for him as well.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in and near Laguna Hills
- “Karate greatly aided her confidence and healing. I would recommend this studio to anyone (and regularly do).” — from a review of Laguna Beach Dojo
- “They look forward to their karate classes. They are learning some great life skills while having fun.” — from a review of Lockhart's Karate Academy
- “The dojo offers a lot of classes and is a great value.” — from a review of Ussd Karate Irvine
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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