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1 of these schools is based in San Mateo; the others serve San Mateo from towns including San Jose (31 mi), San Francisco (16 mi) and San Rafael (32 mi).
20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Karate schools listed for San Mateo, 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.
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 875 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". 19 are open on Saturdays and 5 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 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 9 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.
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.
- “Daniel-sensei, along with help from his senior students, has created a dojo that encourages all types of people to explore and develop with a safe, family-like atmosphere.” — from a review of Aikido by the Bay
- “This individualized attention helped my son to progress at his own pace and gives him the confidence to continue improving.” — from a review of Wushu Central Martial Arts Academy
- “I've been a student for 8 years and I can say this Dojo has helped me build an athletic body and conditioned my mind to reach my most confident mentally balanced days of my life especially during difficult situations.” — from a review of Dojo USA World Training Center
- “Worthwhile giving it a try if you want to improve health and have fun meeting great people and working out at your own pace.” — from a review of San Rafael Martial Arts
- “The environment of the dojo is really positive, and you can sense the foundation of respect, integrity, and discipline in everything they do.” — from a review of The Martial Arts Academy of Marin
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
