Hwang's ATA Martial Arts
“This school CARES about your wellbeing and the well being of your children, attention to details and a positive attitude is just a few of the overall motivations this school trains their students with.”
Best Karate Classes near Santa Ana, CA
2 of these schools are based in Santa Ana; the others serve Santa Ana from towns including Orange (6 mi), Irvine (7 mi) and Fullerton (11 mi).
12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Shito Ryu Karate Do Genbu Kai
“I really enjoyed the class and a great workout and learned traditional style karate.”
Five Star Alliance Studios
“Manuel strive for the safety of the students and family”
OC Martial Arts
“You can just go for the workout or get yourself prepared for actual competition, if that is your desire.”
Master Lee's Talium-Irvine
“Grat Master Lee is a legend in sport and personality 💯 …”
Frazier Martial Arts
“I love this Dojo I don't have enough words to express how thankful I am of finding this place my son has been attending 5 years now and I've seen so much improvement not only in his martial arts but also in his confidence.”
Karate schools listed for Santa Ana, CA fill the 15 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: Santa Ana, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 644 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (85%) and communication (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 3 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 Santa Ana first?
An email address is published by 11 of the 15 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.
Red Dragon Karate Placentia / Yorba Linda
“He is an awesome instructor and has helped improve my children's physical capabilities and has built their self confidence and much more!”
Karate For All
“In that time I've seen a vast evolution in their social skills, confidence and implementation of lessons in standing up for themselves and recognition of bullying.”
A-Team Jiu Jitsu
“Master Ali and Coach CJ along with the other black belts are absolutely amazing coaches that push you to be the best.”
Martial Arts USA
“Excelente coaches and great school for the kids to learn all about the sport”
Master Hwang's World Martial Arts Center
“Quality studio for anyone who wants to earn a knowledge of Tae Kwon Do.”
Gracie Barra Costa Mesa
“It's also a great spot for families that want to get their kids to start doing sports”
Tajik Karate Academy
“Even through online classes, Sensei Alex made sure her forms were correct and was very encouraging.”
Longevity Martial Arts Centers
“In this short time I could say I have seen an improvement in themselves.”
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Tema
“It is the best taekwondo stuido”
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