1st Class Martial Arts
“The instructors are supportive in class and outside the class which helps at home.”
Best Karate Classes in Torrance, CA
15 schools listed · 7 in Torrance · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Kaizen Dojo
“(For example 8 yr old black belt vs 20 yr old punk) Sensei Ford teaches them little by little, gives them confidence and we really see Max grew.”
Quest Taekwondo
“Our daughter has been here for almost three years and has learned so much from the welcoming and knowledgeable staff.”
Samurai Karate For Kids
“Sensei Michi has been an amazing teacher and mentor, helping our son build confidence, perseverance, respect, and character that he'll carry with him throughout his life”
Grand Master Kwon's Hapkido Martial Arts School
“Great place to train and learn.”
South Bay Moo Duk Kwan
“In addition to teaching the martial art techniques, there is a lot of focus on values like, discipline and respect.”
Karate schools listed for Torrance, 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: Torrance, CA
7 of the 15 schools we list are based in Torrance; the other 8 serve Torrance from towns including Redondo Beach (3 mi), Lomita (2 mi) and Rolling Hills Estates (5 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 885 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 10 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 Torrance first?
An email address is published by 10 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.
Kyokushin Karate
“Lovely training methods an overall ten”
Okinawa Karate Shōrin-ryū
“My boys Love and respect they're sensei's if you stop by or train there you'll see why.”
Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
“Coach Marcelo very skilled instructor teaches everyone discipline and goes into detail in techniques.”
Machida Karate Academy
“You don't have to go just for the belt, the color is not what determines you- it's how you improve yourself, stay fit and learn skills to defend yourself and feel good about yourself, regardless of what belt you are.”
Power of One Self-Defense
“Great teachers and an awesome family orientated culture.”
Silva Taekwondo
“The Silva family are patients, encouraging, strict and they are cheerleaders for every students that is in the class.”
American Legacy Karate Academy
“All of the sensei are amazing, knowledgeable and caring, they keep the children motivated and engaged in the martial art practice.”
Elite Training Center
“I've been training here for about a month and it has been great.”
Wilmington Karate Club
“The price is just $20 for the month , d and the sensei is really great.”
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