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Israeli Martial Arts Academy Westlake Village
“Hezi gave my daughter, a dual citizen of the US and Israel, a two hour training session on rifles before she returns to Israel to begin her service in the IDF.”
Best Karate Classes near Westlake Village, CA
1 of these schools is based in Westlake Village; the others serve Westlake Village from towns including Simi Valley (10 mi), Newbury Park (7 mi) and Moorpark (10 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Sky Martial Arts Simi Valley
“I've been going to this studio for about 12 years now and all I have to say is this place is amazing, definitely recommend.”
American Martial Arts Academy
“The instruction, professionalism, and positive environment make it an outstanding place for students of all ages to grow and succeed.”
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T.o.westlake Karate Studio
“It's been really rewarding to watch his confidence grow, and the instructors do a great job keeping the kids engaged while teaching important life skills.”
International Taekwondo
“Our family has gone here for several years and have loved every single class!”
Camarillo Shotokan Karate
“His teachers and therapists have all expressed how much his confidence has grown and his regulation has improved”
Karate schools listed for Westlake Village, 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: Westlake Village, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 744 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "community". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 6 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 Westlake Village first?
An email address is published by 13 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.
Level 3 Martial Arts Performance
“Sensei Eric is exceptional at Martial Arts himself as well as in teaching even the small kiddos who have trouble focusing or even jumping at first.”
Paragon Simi Valley
“I came down visiting from Seattle and had a great time dropping in.”
Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga
“My daughter went from being naturally shy to feeling strong and self-assured—so much so that her school teachers even noticed the positive shift in her classroom behavior.”
Newbury Park Martial Arts Center
“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and really good at building confidence while keeping things fun and structured.”
Limitless Karate: American Freestyle Karate
“Phil leads great classes, is a great fighter himself and always makes sure we are prepared to fight.”
Johnny Gyro Karate
“Our boys have progressed from white belt through yellow, purple, and orange, and are now working at the blue belt level, which has been incredibly motivating for them.”
Jacob Flame's Tang Soo Do University
“They also host regular “Parents' Night Out” events, where the kids stay from 6pm to 10pm for games, disco nights, or even Minecraft fun, while parents get a much-needed evening off”
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Hojati Karate
“If you're serious about your child learning actual karate, then this place is second to none in the area.”
Panthera Fighting Arts
“If you want to train hard with other good people who train hard, then you should try this school out.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Westlake Village
- “I love the fact that the dojo is family run, so it provides that family security kind of feeling and it helps with having a welcoming vibe to the dojo.” — from a review of Hojati Karate
- “With our kids, we've seen an improvement in confidence and focus, and they're excited to keep progressing - working hard for their belts and stripes (which are earned and never given lightly).” — from a review of Johnny Gyro Karate
- “Best karate experience. Builds confidence and takes their skills to the next level.” — from a review of Limitless Karate: American Freestyle Karate
- “We had both of our children in the dojo for years now and can see the obvious benefits in self-esteem, discipline and self confidence.” — from a review of Newbury Park Martial Arts Center
- “The overall vibe in the dojo is very positive; everyone is super friendly and supportive especially the instructors.” — from a review of Level 3 Martial Arts Performance
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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