Hapkido Usa-Colhado Brazilian Jiujitsu-Muay Thai-Eskrima
“Both the MT instructors, Rocky and Carlo, are very friendly, welcoming, highly knowledgeable about martial arts, and push you to become better.”
Best Karate Classes near South San Francisco, CA
2 of these schools are based in South San Francisco; the others serve South San Francisco from towns including San Francisco (7 mi), San Mateo (9 mi) and San Bruno (2 mi).
all 11 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Dojo USA World Training Center
“The People in Dojo USA World Training Center are very great, kind, and friendly.”
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Aikido By the Bay
“The instructors and community are patient and knowledgeable and it is a fun and welcoming place for all ages to learn self defense”
Bill Grossman's School of Kenpo Karate
“The Sensei's ( Sifu) are totally dedicated to their students, regardless of age, tuned to each students abilities...”
Quantum Martial Arts
“My child and I have both been students for 4 years and the schedule allows us to have classes at the same time.”
United Studios of Self Defense
“You'll be walking out the door feeling more confident and better prepared in defending yourself.”
Karate schools listed for South San Francisco, CA fill the 11 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: South San Francisco, CA
The 11 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 183 reviews; 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. All 11 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. All 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 11 of the schools on this page; all 11 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 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 South San Francisco first?
An email address is published by 6 of the 11 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.
Zanshin Dojo
“Both our 4 and 6 year old daughters really enjoyed the classes”
Navarro's Kenpo Karate & Gym.
“It is a very good place to learn martial arts!!”
Studio Naga Indo-American Martial Arts
“The teachers are exceptional at what they do-- paying attention can be challenging for a 4 year old, but my kiddo has been able to navigate his training with ease and confidence thanks to his two incredible teachers.”
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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.”
Omine Karate Dojo
“Now in my early sixties, I truly appreciate Sensei Pat's understanding and passion for Okinawan martial arts.”
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