Okinawa Karate Academy
“My son has been attending the Okinawa Karate Academy for about 11 years now, we absolutely love it.”
Best Karate Classes near Richmond, CA
2 of these schools are based in Richmond; the others serve Richmond from towns including San Rafael (10 mi), Berkeley (6 mi) and Alameda (13 mi).
12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Cal-West Karate School
“I signed my daughter Luna up for karate lessons about 2 years ago and it helped her out soo much.”
Bay Area Martial Arts
“They offer quality training and strive to make students become the best version of themselves by improving in all areas of development - physical, intellectual, emotional, and social.”
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The Martial Arts Academy of Marin
“The positive, supportive, and professional environment has been transformational for him and he loves practicing there.”
Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate
“Fantastic martial arts dojo with classes for kids, teens and adults.”
Sama Academy of Martial Arts
“Sensei Roxas has a special martial arts school that fosters discipline and hard work.”
Karate schools listed for Richmond, 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: Richmond, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 361 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. 10 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 4 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 Richmond?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 4 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.
Alameda Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Put on that Gi and jump on the mats, its the only way you'll truly know what kind of magic is going on.”
West Wind Schools
“Over the past year my son's personal discipline has improved making him more respectful and responsible.”
San Rafael Martial Arts
“Besides being a great martial artist, he is also an excellent teacher with great patience.”
Alameda Karate
“I was apart of the dogo before moving away and when I came back they same senseis and some new ones started back up right where i left off.”
Benicia Boxing & Martial Arts
“Testing does not automatically guarantee a pass, which builds ownership and responsibility.”
Paresh Martial Arts
“He's learning to be more in tune with his body through all the different warm ups & stretching, and, also learning to have a still body and focus when that's required of him.”
Taylor's House of Karate
“I am glad that my daughter can be learning from the best, thank you all very much for being so good and special”
Studio Naga Indo-American Martial Arts
“Poekoelan is such an amazing art and the community at Studio Naga is so welcoming and supportive”
Mojo Dojo Karate
“If your looking for life long teachings look no further the best sensei I've ever had and the best school I've ever had the chance to attend, James's sensei's teaching has stuck with me my whole life.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Richmond
- “Worthwhile giving it a try if you want to improve health and have fun meeting great people and working out at your own pace.” — from a review of San Rafael Martial Arts
- “The environment of the dojo is really positive, and you can sense the foundation of respect, integrity, and discipline in everything they do.” — from a review of The Martial Arts Academy of Marin
- “Despite the challenges, my son has made significant strides in attention and focus, not only within the dojo but also in other aspects of his life.” — from a review of Paresh Martial Arts
- “The emphasis on proper body alignment has helped me learn to use my body efficiently and helped train my mind to be more aware of my body in and out of the dojo.” — from a review of The Martial Arts Academy of Marin
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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