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1st Class Martial Arts
“Both my children attend martial arts class, Karate instructors are really nice and polite and attentive they pay attention to teaching Their students correctly.”
Best Karate Classes in Torrance, CA
24 schools listed · 6 in Torrance · 21 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Kaizen Dojo
- Karate
- Learn
- Adults
“I always say Sensei Rabago and Sensei Ford helped mold a young girl into a strong and proud woman, from the training and lessons I learned in the Dojo.”
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Quest Taekwondo
- Confidence
“It's great for building confidence and teaching your young ones to face adversity and handle pressure!”
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Grand Master Kwon's Hapkido Martial Arts School
“Master Kwon makes sure to teach every student one on one and work on there individual technique, and that is just unmatched!”
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Samurai Karate For Kids
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South Bay Moo Duk Kwan
“Thank you Master Fred, staff, and fellow students for helping me and my wife develop such a fine young man serving our country and, if accepted to Medical School, will also be serving humanity!”
Karate schools listed for Torrance, 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.
Area overview: Torrance, CA
6 of the 24 schools we list are based in Torrance; the other 18 serve Torrance from towns including Los Angeles (20 mi), Redondo Beach (3 mi) and Signal Hill (11 mi). 23 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 822 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (85%), quality (83%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "knowledge" and "skills". 20 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 19 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.
Can I email karate schools listed for Torrance first?
An email address is published by 19 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.
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Okinawa Karate Shōrin-ryū
“Don't pass up an opportunity to learn from a man who holds NBL World Titles in Traditional Kata for 5 consecutive years, and from the exceptional students he's created!!”
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Brazilian Top Team Long Beach
- Mats
- Black Belt
- Head Coach
“Walking into Brazilian Top Team wasn't just about learning Jiujitsu and for selfdefense, it was about stepping into a community and supportive team helped me combat stress and improve my overall well-being.”
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Rekm
- Sensei
- Feel
- Attention
“My journey began 4 months ago when I wanted to try an activity that not only provided a great workout, but gave me a chance to learn something new, and was different every time I went.”
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King's ATA Celebrity Martial Arts
“We tried many but what master King is doing with kids and how much they love his energy and approach is unique and you can not find that anywhere else.”
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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.”
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Crescent Moon Karate
- Confidence
- Belt
- Lead
“Me and wife singed our son Kai Bradfield up at the Crescent moon Karate dojo upon my father in laws recommendation ( he is a master black belt in Kung Foo) and we are so glad that we did !”
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Silva Taekwondo
“Having trained at another dojang (training facility), I knew what a quality gym looked like: proper technique, Olympic-style (WTF), good conditioning methods, clean and good equipment/facilities, knowlegable teachers, and professionalism.”
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Martial Arts Training Alliance
- Karate
- Sensei
“Very friendly and great with kids”
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Power of One Self
“His lessons have given her the courage and confidence to try things she never thought she'd want to do and also try things she didn't think she'd be good at which is huge progress for her.”
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Wilmington Karate Club
“He has helped me a lot I just had to learn believe in myself and I know where I belong 🙏 …”
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Culver City Seido Karate
- Confidence
- Environment
- Skills
“My 9 year-old has been training here for a little over a year, and this dojo has helped bring her out of her shell and turned her into a confident and strong kid.”
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Enter Martial Arts
“Coach Nick takes care to know his students and the whole coaching staff does a great job teaching the forms and building physical fitness while having fun.”
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American Legacy Karate Academy
- Know
- Discipline
- Studio
“They are extremely patient with young kids and the principles they teach are in line with how I'd want to bring up a well respected and disciplined person.”
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Power of One Martial Arts-Lakewood
“I'm glad that in spite of the pandemic preventing in-class lessons (although now they are having lessons in their parking lot but we aren't participating yet), that my daughter has been able to continue her karate training due to the efforts of the B...”
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Checkmat Headquarters Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“Knowledge amazing instructors, super friendly atmosphere, and an amazing clean facility.”
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Bryan Hawkins Kenpo Karate
- Knowledge
- Confidence
- Black Belt
“In today's world, with rising crime and uncertainty, the study of martial provides a stronger environmental awareness to protect oneself, one's family and one's country.”
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Evolution Academy of Martial Arts
- Sensei
- Learning
- Classes
“The progress he's shown in a short amount of time has been very impressive, and it's really teaching him a great work ethic and attention to detail.”
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US Tae Kwon DO Karate Center
“Their patience and understanding of their teachings touch many families and their values.”
Karate Training Services in Torrance, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$90
Maximum cost
$420
National Average
$120
Avg Per Hour Rates
$54
$96
$216
Fair price range is based on 315 cost profiles
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