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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), Alameda (13 mi) and Berkeley (6 mi).
18 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Cal-West Karate School
- Area
“Kawaoka teaches is not just about martial arts, but there is so much to apply to life outside of Cal-West.”
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Hapkido-Gracie Jiujitsu-Muay Thai-Eskrima
“Both the MT instructors, Rocky and Carlo, are very friendly, welcoming, highly knowledgeable about martial arts, and push you to become better.”
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Bay Area Martial Arts
- Learn
- Self Defense
- Classes
“The key is choosing the right teacher and the right school, in Bay Area Martial Arts with the most focused and knowledgeable instructors my kids learned (and still learning) to Breath, Conflict Resolution, Connect Their Mind and Body, They're Gaining...”
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Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate
“Fantastic martial arts dojo with classes for kids, teens and adults.”
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Sama Academy of Martial Arts
“Sama Academy of martial arts its a great school, my daughter has been in this school for a year now, and it has been a great experience sensei jonathan he is the best martial arts teacher he is dedicated and friendly, everybody is very friendly the s...”
Karate schools listed for Richmond, 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: Richmond, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 418 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "community". 15 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 15 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 Richmond?
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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The Martial Arts Academy of Marin
- Sensei
- Skill
- Wing Chun
“What made the difference for me are three things: 1) how kind, patient, devoted, and genuine Sensei Will and his advanced students are; 2) the historical & philosophical contexts and spiritual power of the karate practice is always emphasized, making...”
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510 Judo
- Sensei
- BJJ
- Adults
“I've been wandering around the bay area like a puppy, looking for a dojo to call home, and the minute I walked through the door and saw Jonah sensei teaching a kid's class with the biggest smiles on their faces I knew I had found it.”
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Team Silva Martial Arts Academy
- BJJ
- Yoga
- Mats
“" Later I grew to respect and admire him for the great work he did in making friends with other instructors from other academies, and always being respectful to and supportive of students from other academies, even when they were competing with his s...”
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Quantum Martial Arts
“But what drives me to train is not only the black belt master, Rachael Evans, who consistently shows me the beauty of the movement, but also the community we have here of advanced martial artists honing their craft, taking their athleticism to the ne...”
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Delgado's Martial Arts
“He used to tell us how his fighting style helped his former students who joined the military, and I always thought it was just bragging, but then I went and joined the US Army in 2006 as an MP and it was true.”
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Ito's White Tiger Kempo Karate TAI CHI Chuan
- Individual
- Son
- Self-Discipline
“As my daughter graduates from high school and heads to college - we are reflecting on the 6 years she spent at Ito's White Tiger - which helped lay the foundation for her to grow into the strong, confident and independent young lady she is today.”
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West Wind Kung-Fu and Karate
“Over the past year my son's personal discipline has improved making him more respectful and responsible.”
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San Rafael Martial Arts
- Sifu
- Son
- Kung fu
“Terrance is a kind and patient teacher who knows how to incorporate fun things like weapon sparring (with soft weapons and protection of course) with more serious discussions of things like how to keep safe from strangers or show respect to your pare...”
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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.”
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Paresh Martial Arts
- Tang Soo do
- Confident
- Fun
“- At Paresh, your child will learn the traditional Korean art of Tang Soo Do and join a larger association known as the World Tang Soo Do Association, that sets the standards for the curriculum and offers opportunities for regional and national tourn...”
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William Kim's Tae Kwon Do Center
“That is one of their main objectives for the kids that take classes here - along with discipline and just having while doing both.”
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Benicia Boxing & Martial Arts
“Our kids were shy and timid in front of other people, even in front of us, but learning and practicing this art, paired with the individual and group instruction, gave them confidence, discipline, and drive!”
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Gracie Jiujitsu Alameda
- Environment
- Conflicts
- Chelsea
“This is my first time walking into this academy and I instantly was impressed with the vibes and the positive feel, i originally was in the area for business, as soon I walked in the owner walked up and greeted me with a worm welcome , I will be brin...”
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Studio Naga Indo-American Martial Arts
“True, there are many disciplines to choose from, and no doubt some people might prefer a different style or tradition to Poekoelan Tjimindie Tulen.”
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Ed Hernandez Karate
- Belt
- Learning
“I've known Instructor Ed Hernandez since I was a young kid and he was one of my instructors till the war in the middle east had to deploy him but over 20 years later, my son trains at the school of Western Dragons Ak A Ed Hernandez Karate School.”
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Mojo Dojo Karate
- Shihan
“For anyone from small children to adults in their seventies, this is more than a great way to get in shape and learn how to defend yourself - it's a way to reform the way you see the world, and yourself, in the most positive way imagineable.”
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Taylor's House of Karate
“Wonderful teachers (actually the BEST), great learning environment, fun and working-hard attitude, and again THE BEST teachers and masters!”
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Karatedo Shinyokai
- Sensei
- Kickboxing
- Adult
“For anyone looking to learn traditional Goju-ryu karate, become connected and in control of their body, attain the confident ability to defend themselves, and feel an overall sense of well-being in daily life, I could not recommend a more positive an...”
Karate Training Services in Richmond, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$89
Maximum cost
$412
National Average
$118
Avg Per Hour Rates
$53
$94
$212
Fair price range is based on 283 cost profiles
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