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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.”
Best Karate Classes in San Francisco, CA
24 schools listed · 7 in San Francisco · 20 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Wushu Central Martial Arts Academy
“I came into this place a bit skeptical about the price and quality of training, especially since I'm an adult (after college) registering myself as a beginner because I didn't get the chance to do any fun sports outside of school as a kid.”
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Dojo USA World Training Center
- Learning
- Belt
- Life
“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.”
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Berkeley Cuong Nhu Karate
“Fantastic martial arts dojo with classes for kids, teens and adults.”
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The Martial Arts Academy of Marin
- Practice
- Skill
- Karate
“Throughout the years the classes have provided a friendly, family-accessible environment for adults and kids and maintain a good balance between discipline, technical explanation, philosophy and personalized training.”
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Aikido by the Bay
- Self Defense
- Skills
- Sensei
“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.”
Karate schools listed for San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA
7 of the 24 schools we list are based in San Francisco; the other 17 serve San Francisco from towns including San Rafael (17 mi), San Mateo (16 mi) and South San Francisco (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 491 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "community", "atmosphere" and "skills". 19 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 23 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; 19 publish a contact page; 13 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 email karate schools listed for San Francisco first?
An email address is published by 13 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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510 Judo
- Environment
- Class
- Sensei
“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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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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San Rafael Martial Arts
- Respect
- Classes
- Sifu
“My children used to be unruly, but after coming to his classes for years, they got to be much more respectful for other people, themselves, and their environment.”
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Paresh Martial Arts
- Tigers
- Confident
- Fostering
“He's learning to be more in tune with his body through all the different warm ups & stretching, and, also learning to have a still body and focus when that's required of him.”
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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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Navarro's Kenpo Karate & Gym.
“It is a very good place to learn martial arts!!”
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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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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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Taylor's House of Karate
“I am glad that my daughter can be learning from the best, thank you all very much for being so good and special”
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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.”
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St Clair's Taekwondo
- Studio
“My kids takes a very long time to open up with anyone, but with Master Rick, instant connection, very easy to talk to, very knowledgeable on Taekwondo, professional.”
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Ed Hernandez Karate
- Learning
- Belt
“I am so happy we brought our girls in to experience his Karate school and we look forward to watching our girls earn their Black Belts with Instructor Ed.”
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Sun's Kung Fu Academy
“A great place for kids to learn from a real Shaolin monk.”
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Zanshin Dojo
- Goju Ryu
- Sensei
- Community
“I have been a part of Zanshin dojo for more than 15 years—-Sensei Mirko is world known and renowned, as a technical and giving martial artist Master Instructor.”
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André Salvage and Associates
“This De-escalation & Conflict Resolution Workshop is the best, strongly recommend it.”
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Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy
- Adult
- Kickboxing
“Since joining Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy, my 3 year-old daughter has become more focused and disciplined, and I've noticed a vast improvement in her overall behavior.”
Karate Training Services in San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$94
Maximum cost
$436
National Average
$125
Avg Per Hour Rates
$57
$100
$225
Typical price range is based on 360 cost profiles
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