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West Coast Martial Arts Academy
“Students are provided opportunities to develop character traits and positive social skills that will help them to be successful at school and in the community.”
Best Karate Classes near San Clemente, CA
1 of these schools is based in San Clemente; the others serve San Clemente from towns including Mission Viejo (11 mi), San Marcos (33 mi) and San Juan Capistrano (5 mi).
21 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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San Diego Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Mixed Martial Arts
“I will carry Paulo's team Muay Thai teachings to the grave with me, even after this long all the little corrections and adjustments to my stance, foot work and skill still come out and when I am training I remember Coach Jesus saying “Hands up, what ...”
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Ussd Martial Arts San Clemente
- Discipline
- Community
- Learned
“Sensei Richard does an amazing job instructing to all skill levels, from beginner to expert, motivating all of his students to strive past what they initially thought themselves capable of, guiding them through the mastery of difficult skills and tec...”
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Orion Martial Arts & Supply
- Self Defense
- Adults
- Grandmaster
“My son and I have been with Orion for 7 years now and this has literally changed my life and I have seen how martial arts can be so much more than just learning to fight.”
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NRK Karate
- Students
- Physical Activity
- Dojo
“I was searching for a physical activity my son and I could do together and was directed by friends to check out Renshi Mc Cammon's dojo that he and his wife, Denise, run.”
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Bushikan Karate Dojo
- Understanding
- Sensei
“I could tell you why after years of searching and trying other places I can't imagine training anywhere else, but its best for you to come see for yourself.”
Karate schools listed for San Clemente, 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 Clemente, CA
23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 3.7 to 5.0 across 718 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "community". 20 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 5 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 San Clemente first?
An email address is published by 17 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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OC Training Studio
- Aikido
- Tai Chi
“He teaches wide variety martial arts skills, and also brings in valuable life lessons that apply outside the dojo.”
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Zen Dojos Martial Arts Academy
- Krav Maga
- Learning
- Sensei
“We've been with Zen Dojo over a year now and my twin 10 year old boys love it, are learning a lot and are super motivated - borrowing with pride a quote from another Zen Dojo student: to black belt and beyond.”
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Shoshin Karate-Do International
“Sensei Hessam's instruction is just what I look for and need in order to grow as a shotokan karate student: consistent emphasis on foundational concepts, repetition, ideas to solidify basics, awareness of each student's strengths and needs for improv...”
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Novastar Martial Arts of Mission Viejo
- Passion
- Boys
- Sensei
“With a competition and demonstration team background he is passionate about his students' desire to succeed in both personal development and competition.”
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The 1-2 Punch Family Martial Arts and Fitness Center
- Karate
- Confidence
- Self Defense
“The class sizes are nice and small so it feels very much like a personal training session and most importantly it's not intimidating like it can be at traditional gyms.”
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Lockhart's Karate Academy
- Respect
- Behavior
- Ability
“For a hands on mama who expects the best for my kids development, this program touches so many areas of my parenting demands as well as the brain development a child needs even if all they know how to do is write their name at age 5.”
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Mountain Taekwondo
- Fun
- Principles
- Respect
“Master Mountain treats all the taekwondo families like his own family and teaches the children not just the fundamentals of taekwondo but also about being a better citizen to all and having integrity, respect and self discipline.”
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Laguna Beach Dojo
- Unstructured Supplementary Service Data
- Studio
- Community
“It's low likelihood of injury, everything is extremely practical for real life situations, you gain alot of strength and fitness, you get one on one help from instructors, and you can take it at your own pace.”
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South Orange County Martial Arts Academy
- Belts
- Kung fu
- Learn
“If you want your child to learn something of lifelong importance and get fit at the same time, or for yourself to learn vital skills and feel good, then make it.”
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Black Belt Academy
- Respect
- Teach
- Tae Kwon do
“I started bringing my kids here about 5 years ago and couldn't be more happy with Master Rhee, he is a dedicated Teacher who truly loves what he does, and the kids too.”
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David Kang's Taekwondo Center
- Respect
- Discipline
- Feel
“I love that they not only teach martial arts, but they talk about bulling at school and how to deal with it in a positive manner, as well as teach about stranger danger and how to protect themselves if that situation ever came about.”
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Karate For Kids Mission Viejo
- Sensei
- Discipline
- Lessons
“Sensei Luis and the USSD family have fostered in my kids a love for martial arts through fun activities , hard work, and self discipline.”
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Master Graesser's National Taekwondo
“The school has a very family orientated atmosphere and you can easily tell that all the masters and instructors are vested in the success of their students at the school and in everyday life.”
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South Coast Self Defense
- Krav Maga
“Master Kirt is a martial arts expert with street perspective and a polymathic understanding of fighting.”
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Villari's Martial Arts
- Instructor
“I have known and trained with Master Bombalier for 20+ years and I have learned a mountain of things frome him.”
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Japan Karate-Do Federation
- Shotokan
- Training
- Parents
“Our chief instructor, Shihan Paul Godshaw, has been teaching not just karate, but self discipline, respect for others, leadership, and a balanced approach to life, for over 50 years now.”
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Orange County School of Martial Arts
“Excellent place”
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The Karate Tradition
Karate Training Services in San Clemente, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$82
Maximum cost
$381
National Average
$109
Avg Per Hour Rates
$49
$87
$196
Average price range is based on 538 cost profiles
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