Usko Training
“Muay Thai classes are fun and challenging, and the staff is very friendly and accepting of different students.”
Best Karate Classes in Riverside, CA
15 schools listed · 10 in Riverside · 8 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0 Riverside
“My son has been going for a couple of weeks and he loves it and is excited to go to class.”
Dave Hopkins Kung Fu San Soo
“Only my third lesson, but I continue to be impressed!”
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Self Defense Fit Lab
“The trainors are amazing-they really push you to your breaking point on testing day or just normal days.”
Allen Academy
“They are learning so much and enjoy coming to class great teacher over all very pleased.”
Kicks Tae Kwon Do Riverside
“Master Jeff and all the instructors are so great and attentive towards all the kids.”
Karate schools listed for Riverside, 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: Riverside, CA
10 of the 15 schools we list are based in Riverside; the other 5 serve Riverside from towns including Fontana (12 mi), Norco (9 mi) and Corona (11 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 816 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 8 are open on Saturdays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 2 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 email karate schools listed for Riverside first?
An email address is published by 10 of the 15 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.
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Shozen Martial Arts
“The dojo quickly became family and Sensei quickly became a lifelong teacher, teaching not only the fighting aspects of Martial Arts but also the philosophical principles and understanding behind it.”
Riverside Shotokan Karate
“My kids enjoy coming and Sensai Hung makes games to keep the kids entertained while punching and blocking.”
Filipino Martial Arts School
“My kids love the program and my teenager does great in the Beginner class as well.”
Claycomb Karate & Kickboxing
“Not only do they help the kids with their motor skills and self-defense techniques, they also teach kids life lessons- respect, discipline, and hardwork.”
EDJ Academy HQ
“I've had the opportunity to train at a good amount of gyms inside and outside the US and I have yet to find a better training environment than at EDJ.”
Daniel Taylor Karate Training
“Great for self discipline, self defense and physical activity.”
Lowe's Martial Arts Academy
“He has come a long way and we are thankful to Master Lowe and all the instructors for their continued patience each practice.”
Sm's Fontana Karate
“My cousin's go there almost everyday they practice and have training when is competition time to go show their skills and always accomplish something back trophies 🏆 and or Medals 🏅 1st and 2nd place because Their Sensei is good he's not playing games his making sure everyone practice &learns &gets their skills better every day 😉 👍🔥💯”
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