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Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Downtown Modesto
“Charles Gracie jiu-jitsu has been great for my son it has built his mental and physical strength it has also taught him how to be competitive and great sportsmanship”
Best Karate Classes in Modesto, CA
24 schools listed · 5 in Modesto · 16 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Moores Karate
- Shifu
“So they are learning life skills as well as a martial art that could not only save their life & the lives of their loved ones, but can be practiced for their entire life.”
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Red Dragon Shou Shu Modesto
- Shifu
- Feeling
- Confident
“Shun Shifu Cardoza, and his team of Shifus (black belts) take the time to make sure your form, techniques, and other criteria are understood, and executed correctly as you advance in rank through the school's unique fighting system.”
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Gymstars Modesto
“If Sensei Robert still there at the gym, I would definitely recommend him to children and teens who want to have fun or want to learn how to defend themselves.”
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Merafuentes Martial Arts Center
“Excellent staff!”
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Manteca Martial Arts
“The instructors are amazing, they know each kid by name, they do an awesome job teaching the kids life lessons, they are incredibly family friendly and my son has yet to have a negative experience.”
Karate schools listed for Modesto, 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: Modesto, CA
5 of the 24 schools we list are based in Modesto; the other 19 serve Modesto from towns including San Jose (52 mi), Merced (37 mi) and Livermore (42 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 1,332 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "confidence". 16 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 13 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 Modesto?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 5 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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Modern Warrior Martial Arts Academy
“Not only is he very talented in the arts but more importantly he has the required talent to teach the art of self defense, I know because he was able to get me to my black belt.”
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Karate Shorin
“One of the major reasons why the karate kid was there for In 1984 date was that Kung Fu were developed the first place is the knowledge for one to defend themselves against an agreement, building confidence is spiritual element and manage stress”
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Cen Cal Karate
“My 5 year old daughter has been there for about 6 months and loves it.”
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Karate Shorin
“My husband Brian is going back to this school because Sid is an excellent Martial Artist.”
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S.k.i Karate Dojo (Shotokan Karate International)
- Sensei
- Son
- Patient
“Great instructor Amilton Barboza, my girls are learning quickly thanks to the teaching method Amilton has, great learning experience on self defense for the kids and adults”
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Team Martial Arts Inc.
- Tiger
- Skills
- Karate
“As a parent I love that the curriculum is well thought out and age appropriate -- that's both the martial arts side and the mat chat topics they cover with the kids.”
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United Studios of Self Defense
- Choices
- Unstructured Supplementary Service Data
- Moral
“What I've learned here has made me so much more confident in all walks of life, and not only that but in the process I feel like I've gained a whole new family along the way!”
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Guila's Kaju-Kickboxing (Dba) Maximus Combat Sports Academy
- Discipline
- Skills
- Adults
“Excellent dojo for kids and adults to not only learn martial arts/mma, but to also gain discipline, confidence, determination, and new set of useful skills, etc...”
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United Academy of Martial Arts
- Values
- Son
- Karate
“Starting at the lowest belt, the white belt, my children have built up their skills in kicking, punching, and taekwondo forms and are getting ready to begin their preparations to earn their first Dan (i.”
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Primetime Martial Arts
- Respect
- Learning
- Parents
“I was allowed to keep my brown belt rank, (which didn't happen when I switched schools after moving home after college) And was told my first test would be for my “Primetime” brown belt.”
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Cantrelle's Martial Arts
- Karate
- Skills
- Son
“He has benefited so much from learning karate from Professor and Mrs.”
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Ricardo Barros Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- Train
- Learning
- Engaged
“On my first day, I described my prior injuries, and medical conditions that have a pretty dramatic affect on my workouts and he not only addressed them but he goes the extra step to make accommodations for them, when needed, but continuously pushes m...”
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Tosh's Karate Academy
“Amazing place to watch your kids grow into fine young men.”
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Choi's Institute of Tae Kwon Do
“Honesty, hard work, dedication and focus is what they strive for is what I can observe day over day.”
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Elite Self-Defense Academy
“My boy is 7 and when he started he had no confidence, very scared of everything to the point that his grandmother even said she was getting getting worried because she thought he was turning out to be one of those kids who gets beat up all the time a...”
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All-Pro Tae Kwon Do Studio
“Grand Master Fanelli is such a nice instructor my son loves, and my son learned a lot of beneficial values from him, such as respecting other people and following rules.”
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Jue's Taekwon-do
- Respect
- Learn
- Fitness
“) are focused on, different music is played, different combinations and moves are used, sometimes there are punching bag focused classes or partner work, the diversity of exercise makes the experience engaging, exciting, and works your entire body.”
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World Class Tae Kwon Do
“My son was invited by a friend several years ago, and he has since not looked back, as this school continues to challenge him to improve at TKD and also participate in tournaments, community fundraising events, and other family activities led by the ...”
Karate Training Services in Modesto, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$92
Maximum cost
$428
National Average
$123
Avg Per Hour Rates
$55
$98
$220
Average price range is based on 462 cost profiles
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