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15 schools listed · 5 in Santa Monica · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Karate schools listed for Santa Monica, 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.
5 of the 15 schools we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 10 serve Santa Monica from towns including Los Angeles (8 mi), Woodland Hills (13 mi) and Inglewood (9 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 925 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 4 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 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.
- “My search ended with Crescent Moon Karate. My son enjoys the class very much and loves all of his teachers.” — from a review of Crescent Moon Karate
- “Sensei Neda is extraordinarily skilled and inspirational! She has a unique gift and is personally invested in cultivating the inner strength of her students and bringing out the best in them.” — from a review of USA Martial Arts Center
- “We are so grateful for Ruth and highly recommend this studio to any family looking for gymnastics or karate.” — from a review of Rokah Karate & Jiu Jitsu
- “I can't give enough praise to PKG and how great the environment is.” — from a review of PKG Martial Arts Academy
- “Whether you're a beginner or seasoned practitioner, this dojo is perfect for growth and self-improvement.” — from a review of USA Martial Arts Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
