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Cen Cal Karate
“Kicks my butt but I feel comfortable going at my own pace”
Best Karate Classes near Merced, CA
3 of these schools are based in Merced; the others serve Merced from towns including Modesto (37 mi), City of Atwater (7 mi) and Mariposa (31 mi).
2 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Rayford Shorin-Ryu Karate
“My child has been able to catch on pretty well within a few weeks due to Sid's and Amy's great personalities and teaching abilities.”
S.k.i Karate Dojo (Shotokan Karate International)
“My son attended class here with Sensai & it was a wonderful experience!”
Modern Warrior Martial Arts Academy
“They teach our child not only how to safely protect themselves but they teach discipline, perseverance and values.”
Karate Shorin
“Not only does he do a good job teaching the children, Tony teaches them very good morals and makes them laugh often.”
Modesto Movement Jiu-Jitsu
“Everyone has such impressive patience and discipline to keep all these kids focused during each lesson, not to mention great enthusiasm and technique demonstration.”
Karate schools listed for Merced, CA fill the 10 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: Merced, CA
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 430 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. We have a website on file for 9 of the schools on this page; 4 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. 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 Merced first?
An email address is published by 4 of the 10 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.
Red Dragon Shou Shu
“He is teaching my little girl how to disarm and stop attackers--- protecting herself from unfortunate situations that we see happening on the streets every day.”
Moores Karate
“There is a process to follow, but there is a feeling of utmost achievement and pride of attaining belief in self and abilities that is indescribable.”
Ceres Karate
“Great instructors who care about their students.”
Mariposa Martial Arts
“Mariposa Martial Arts Academy has been a wonderful experience for our family for over 2 years full of building strength and confidence, making friends, having fun, and learning new things.”
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