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Novastar Martial Arts of Mission Viejo
- Sensei
- Karate
- Respect
“With a competition and demonstration team background he is passionate about his students' desire to succeed in both personal development and competition.”
Best Karate Classes in Mission Viejo, CA
24 schools listed · 6 in Mission Viejo · 22 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Lockhart's Karate Academy
- Discipline
- Studio
- Integrity
“I also truly appreciate the candor of the instructors; if a child does not try or does not do something well, they don't try to make it sound pretty - they will identify if it's not good - but on the other hand, if a child succeeds, tries hard, or is...”
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Mountain Taekwondo
- Confidence
- Discipline
- Belt
“Master Mountain quickly reached our then-5-year-old daughter - he makes FUN and enjoyable classes and has brought out conscious effort, confidence, and determination to accel and apply herself in both Taekwondo and school work/daily life of a now 6 y...”
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California Shito-Ryu Karate
- Sensei
- Dojo
- Patience
“As a family we always have a good time watching the classes and tests and we enjoy the annual picnics very much because everyone at the dojo from the little ninjas to the adults are like a second family, and I'm sure it will continue to grow.”
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Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
- Discipline
- Studio
- Birthday
“These amazing people truly care about the students and want them to be successful whether it's in the studio, other activities or school.”
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South Coast Self Defense
- Krav Maga
“He has a unique teaching ability to blend in his many years of martial arts technique and discipline with a great environment for learning.”
Karate schools listed for Mission Viejo, 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: Mission Viejo, CA
6 of the 24 schools we list are based in Mission Viejo; the other 18 serve Mission Viejo from towns including Irvine (8 mi), Laguna Hills (3 mi) and Aliso Viejo (5 mi). 22 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 756 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 (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "community" and "skills". 21 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 19 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 7 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; 16 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 Mission Viejo?
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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Japan Karate-Do Federation
- Training
- Dojo
- Kids
“Our chief instructor, Shihan Paul Godshaw, has been teaching not just karate, but self discipline, respect for others, leadership, and a balanced approach to life, for over 50 years now.”
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Shoshin Karate-Do International
“Sensei Hessam's instruction is just what I look for and need in order to grow as a shotokan karate student: consistent emphasis on foundational concepts, repetition, ideas to solidify basics, awareness of each student's strengths and needs for improv...”
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The Karate Tradition
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West Coast Tang Soo Do Academy
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OC Martial Arts
“Not only has our daughter's instruction at OC Martial Arts taught her the expected physical skills, improved fitness and basic self-defense but it has also helped to instill the importance of self-control, integrity, respect and hard work.”
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The 1-2 Punch Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center
- Kickboxing
- Motivated
- Cardio
“We signed him up not knowing if he would enjoy it since he hadn't shown much interest in martial arts, but you guys managed to turn that around, since he really loves coming to class and working toward his next belt.”
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Master Lee's Talium-Irvine
- Belt
- Test
“Second, you notice the quality of the students participating--my daughter was one of the top black belts as first degree at Il Do, here she is below average and needs to work harder.”
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Frazier Martial Arts
“If you are looking for the best place to promote respect and discipline from a young age, FRAZIER MARTIAL ARTS is the best option, and today SUNDAY we were invited “FREE” to a class to identify BULLING, that behavior that is so harmful today and that...”
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Karate For All
- Sensei
- Confidence
- Bullying
“If you want a place that covers the fundamentals of Karate (with integrated Occupational Therapy), social skills, ohhhhh and most importantly a staff and Sensei that think the world of the kids, then this is it.”
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Gracie Barra Costa Mesa
- BJJ
- Environment
- Yoga
“I visited Gracie barra in Costa Mesa last Friday and I was really happy with how good the whole environment was, Gabriel was the person that helped me there and he was very friendly all the time, he made me even more excited to start doing jiu-jitsu!”
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Tajik Karate Academy
- Sensei
- Learn
- Self Esteem
“Tajik karate academy is the best place for everyone at any age,my daughter love this place and counting down the weekdays to go to her class and learn new things and have fun with other kids,Sensi Alex is the best and he knows how to treat kids and t...”
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Laguna Beach Dojo
- Learned
- Life
- Behavior
“No one is left out, no one is left not fully understanding anything that is taught, you guys don't make anyone feel stupid for asking too many questions or if they can't get something that is so simple to someone else but yet so difficult to others, ...”
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Ussd Karate Irvine
- Senseis
- Confidence
- Enthusiasm
“The emphasis on effective communication between the instructors and the children has allowed my son to feel comfortable expressing himself and discussing any concerns he may have, creating a supportive and encouraging environment.”
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South Orange County Martial Arts Academy
- Kung fu
- Learn
- Belts
“My six-year-old grandson has been attending this school for two years now, and has greatly improved in focus, concentration, strength, sportsmanship, and kung fu technique.”
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Ussd Martial Arts San Clemente
- Learned
- Belts
- Teaching
“The kids get the best training with Sensei Richard and Miss Meka, grow stronger physically and emotionally, and I get a peace of mind to know that first of all they can protect themselves if needed and second - when they are at the dojo I know that ...”
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Dynamic Martial Arts Taekwondo & Hapkido
- Learning
- Confidence
- Passion
“Of course, there are risks associated with any sport and some minor injuries can still occur - but this studio does promote a safe environment at all times and allows our kids to develop into strong individuals under good supervision.”
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Black Belt Academy
- Tae Kwon do
- Learning
- Discipline
“Punch), if they need that sensation of flipping over a foam board, if they need to feel that jolt of a kick and not freak out, if they need a TKD teacher that supports them as a dad would, this hole in the wall thank the good lord we found him teache...”
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NME Martial Arts
- Classes
- Learn
- Confidence
“I've been to a lot of different gyms over the course of my martial arts training, and what I value the most are authenticity of the art, mutual respect between instructors and students, rigorous and challenging training, and just a happy and cool pla...”
Karate Training Services in Mission Viejo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$87
Maximum cost
$404
National Average
$116
Avg Per Hour Rates
$52
$93
$208
Fair price range is based on 476 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in and near Mission Viejo
- “We feel like family. Both of my boys (7 and 9) take karate here, and they both enjoy the group classes as well as sparring, grappling and private classes.” — from a review of Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
- “My daughter has been practicing karate at Karate For All for about a year and in that time I’ve seen tremendous improvement in her self-confidence, poise, and self-regulation!” — from a review of Karate For All
- “Their expertise and passion for karate have inspired my daughter, helping her to develop both her skills and her confidence.” — from a review of Ussd Karate Irvine
- “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
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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