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World Class Tae Kwon Do
“My daughter has been attending classes for the last 6 years, I can confidently say the instructors truly care about the success and development of their students.”
Best Karate Classes near San Carlos, CA
These schools serve San Carlos from nearby bases in towns including San Jose, San Mateo and San Francisco.
24 schools listed · 20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Infinity Martial Arts
- Motivating
- Karate
- Adults
“Beyond the physical skills being taught, they instill strong values in the kids and push them to work hard, but always give them the support and guidance they need.”
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King's Martial Arts Academy
- Studio
- Black Belts
- Discipline
“I like their emphasis on basics / character development -- such as responding to each instruction / command with a yes (Sir/Madam), making eye contact while speaking/spoken-to and listen to parents and teachers.”
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Hapkido-Gracie Jiujitsu-Muay Thai-Eskrima
“Weather you are looking for a place to learn Hapkido yourself, for your child, or as a family I definitely recommend this place.”
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Wushu Central Martial Arts Academy
“Great discipline and educational method of teaching marshal art, my son enjoy from his class and all coaches are highly trained and on top of what they teach especially to kids.”
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Dojo USA World Training Center
- Discipline
- Learning
- Adults
“I've seen Pete and his team help children and families through some VERY difficult circumstances, both personal and in the school, with grace and compassion.”
Karate schools listed for San Carlos, 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: San Carlos, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 839 reviews; 4 have 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". 20 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 9 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I email karate schools listed for San Carlos first?
An email address is published by 15 of the 24 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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Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate
“Fantastic martial arts dojo with classes for kids, teens and adults.”
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Aikido by the Bay
- Community
- Self Defense
- Atmosphere
“The adult classes are great for all ages (our newest member is 70yo) and backgrounds (I danced ballet for 26 years), no previous martial arts experience required.”
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Primetime Martial Arts
- Karate
- Fitness
- Parents
“It's evident that Primetime Martial Arts is not just a place to practice martial arts; it's a community that embraces and uplifts everyone who walks through its doors.”
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Exceed Martial Arts Center
- Sport
- Tradition
“Jackson for most of my life, he helped teach me about Martial Arts as well as instilled within me many great qualities like good work ethic and discipline.”
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510 Judo
- BJJ
- Environment
- Adults
“I joined Oakland Judo about 2 months ago because I didn't do any sport for the past 15years and was really out of shape (kept gaining weight, always tired, exhausted to walk up stairs, etc..”
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Cantrelle's Martial Arts
- Skills
- Karate
- Son
“NYC my daughter got orange belt”
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Quantum Martial Arts
“Beginner classes start with a 45 minute warm-up with yoga and calisthenics then move on to an hour of going over the basics of Quantum martial arts, which is heavily based in Tae Kwon Doe.”
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Mightyfist Taekwon-do
“Not only does the dojang hold students to high standards in the more obvious aspects of Taekwon-Do (such as self-defense, patterns/forms, sparring, breaking), but it also instills the values of perseverance, diligence, and respect within each and eve...”
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K-O Kung-Fu Karate
“I couldn't have asked for a better family 😁 …”
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Bill Grossman's School of Kenpo Karate
“A family operation empowering local SSF youth and more!”
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Martial Arts America
“Their program has helped our daughter with staying focused, paying attention and listening to instructions, always trying her best, and developing valuable leadership skills.”
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Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts
“My son is going to school since 1 and half years seeing lot of improvements and able to focus very well .”
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Maloney's Martial Arts
- Karate
“And I feel much more comfortable being home alone with my young kids, since I now have instantly usable self-defense skills to protect my family in case the worst ever happens.”
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Navarro's Kenpo Karate & Gym.
“It is a very good place to learn martial arts!!”
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Core Taekwondo
“My seven-year-old comes here for the after-school program and it's great - work out, learn about discipline and respect, and when she's not on the mat, she's being really well cared for by Ms.”
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Omine Karate Dojo
- Okinawan Kobudō
“The environment is comfortable and welcoming, and I feel that the school is devoted to helping its students succeed and have the relaxing and renewing experience that the practice of yoga should be.”
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Studio Naga Indo-American Martial Arts
“Poekoelan is such an amazing art and the community at Studio Naga is so welcoming and supportive.”
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Oshiro Karate Dojo
“It's still the best place to learn authentic Okinawan Karate in the Bay Area, there have been some changes reflecting the pandemic, but both in person karate and kobudo classes have started again.”
Karate Training Services in San Carlos, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$350
National Average
$100
Avg Per Hour Rates
$45
$80
$180
Typical price range is based on 440 cost profiles
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