Best Karate Classes near San Carlos, CA

These schools serve San Carlos from nearby bases in towns including San Francisco, San Jose and San Mateo.

10 schools listed · 9 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Hapkido Usa-Colhado Brazilian Jiujitsu-Muay Thai-Eskrima

Hapkido Usa-Colhado Brazilian Jiujitsu-Muay Thai-Eskrima

4.9 8 reviews
“Weather you are looking for a place to learn Hapkido yourself, for your child, or as a family I definitely recommend this place.”
Free trial classCoupons & offers35+ years
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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Dojo USA World Training Center

Dojo USA World Training Center

4.7 20 reviews
“The lessons that Peter has taught my kids have been really important to their success--and also have contributed to my and my husband's professional success.”
Coupons & offersSince 1995
San Bruno, CA · 12 mi from San Carlos
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Aikido By the Bay

Aikido By the Bay

5.0 24 reviews
“Aikido is a martial art for anyone looking to gain confidence, increase athletic and self awareness skills and be empowered by self-defence training.”
Trial class $55Since 2002
San Mateo, CA · 4 mi from San Carlos
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510 Judo

510 Judo

5.0 31 reviews
“Sensei Jonah teaches all levels and often has many guests come in to share specialities in their techniques.”
Since 2019
San Leandro, CA · 16 mi from San Carlos
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Bill Grossman's School of Kenpo Karate

Bill Grossman's School of Kenpo Karate

5.0 12 reviews
“My kids really did learn nice moves and they love going!”
Coupons & offersAges 4–14Since 1978
South San Francisco, CA · 14 mi from San Carlos
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Quantum Martial Arts

Quantum Martial Arts

4.9 14 reviews
“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.”
Since 2007
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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Karate schools listed for San Carlos, CA fill the 10 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 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 208 reviews; 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 9 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 4 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 6 of the 10 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.

Mightyfist Taekwon-do

Mightyfist Taekwon-do

5.0 12 reviews
“In the five years Ive been here, Master Morris (the main instructor) has always been extremely helpful and kind.”
Since 2003
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts

Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts

4.8 10 reviews
“Zhao sifu is the closest one to what I have imagined as someone who had disciplined for decades in the temple”
Free trial classAges 4–12500+ students taughtSince 2017
San Jose, CA · 27 mi from San Carlos
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Zanshin Dojo

Zanshin Dojo

5.0 16 reviews
“It's not often that you see a place thriving during the pandemic, but Zanshin has done a fantastic job of resuming activity while taking the highest COVID precautions.”
Free trial classSince 2001
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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Navarro's Kenpo Karate & Gym.

Navarro's Kenpo Karate & Gym.

4.3 2 reviews
“It is a very good place to learn martial arts!!”
Since 1972Family-owned
San Francisco, CA · 20 mi from San Carlos
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