23 Karate Schools in San Francisco, California

Discover the best karate schools and training centers in San Francisco, California. Our directory lists top-rated karate schools with experienced instructors to help you achieve your martial arts goals.

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Highly Rated Self-defense (12) Martial arts for kids (11) Experienced instructors (10) Other Schools (3)

Highly-Rated Karate Schools in San Francisco, California

Schools with at least 4.5 stars from 10+ reviewers

Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy - karate in San Francisco, California

Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy

5 (55 reviews)
415-564-0777 Website
603 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

Discover Colhado Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Karate, Kung Fu, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday 10:30AM-1:30PM,4-8PM
Tuesday 10:30AM-1:30PM,4-8PM
Wednesday 10:30AM-1:30PM,4-8PM
Thursday 10:30AM-1:30PM,4-8PM
Friday 10:30AM-1:30PM,5:30-8PM
Saturday 9:30AM-1PM
Sunday Closed
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Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center - karate in San Francisco, California

Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center

5 (12 reviews)
415-665-2488 Website
450 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

Discover Doc-Fai Wong Martial Arts Center, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Karate, Tai Chi, Kung Fu.

Hours

Monday 1-9PM
Tuesday 1-9PM
Wednesday 3-9PM
Thursday 3-9PM
Friday 1-9PM
Saturday 8AM-4PM
Sunday Closed
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Korean Martial Arts Center - karate in San Francisco, California

Korean Martial Arts Center

5 (15 reviews)
415-333-1050 Website
1414 Ocean Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

Discover Korean Martial Arts Center, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Judo, Karate, Taekwondo, Tai Chi.

Hours

Monday 4-9PM
Tuesday 4-9PM
Wednesday 4-9PM
Thursday 4-9PM
Friday 4-9PM
Saturday 10AM-1PM
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events Private Lessons Anti Bullying Programs
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San Francisco Shotokan Karate - karate in San Francisco, California

San Francisco Shotokan Karate

5 (10 reviews)
415-916-9620 Website
1350 Waller St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Discover San Francisco Shotokan Karate, a premier Karate school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including mixed martial arts, Karate, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7-8:30PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7-8:30PM
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events Affordable
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United Studios of Self Defense - karate in San Francisco, California

United Studios of Self Defense

5 (35 reviews)
415-771-5186 Website
1850 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Discover United Studios of Self Defense, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday 12-7PM
Tuesday 12-7PM
Wednesday 12-7PM
Thursday 12-7PM
Friday 12-6PM
Saturday 10AM-2PM
Sunday Closed
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Zanshin Dojo - karate in San Francisco, California

Zanshin Dojo

5 (16 reviews)
415-221-5425 Website
640 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Discover Zanshin Dojo, a premier Karate school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Karate.

Hours

Monday 9AM-10PM
Tuesday 9AM-10PM
Wednesday 9AM-10PM
Thursday 9AM-10PM
Friday 9AM-7:30PM
Saturday 9AM-5PM
Sunday 10-11:30AM
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One Martial Arts - San Francisco - karate in San Francisco, California

One Martial Arts - San Francisco

4.9 (122 reviews)
415-731-9988 Website
850 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

Discover One Martial Arts - San Francisco, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate.

Hours

Monday 9AM-8:30PM
Tuesday 9AM-7:30PM
Wednesday 9AM-7:30PM
Thursday 9AM-8:30PM
Friday 9AM-7:30PM
Saturday 9AM-2PM
Sunday Closed
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Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy - karate in San Francisco, California

Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy

4.9 (17 reviews)
415-752-5555 Website
4801 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

Discover Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday 3-9PM
Tuesday 3-9PM
Wednesday 3-9PM
Thursday 3-9PM
Friday 3-9PM
Saturday 10AM-2PM
Sunday Closed
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Combat Krav Maga SF - karate in San Francisco, California

Combat Krav Maga SF

4.8 (23 reviews)
650-609-8118 Website
1455 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Discover Combat Krav Maga SF, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Boxing, Karate, Muay Thai, Krav Maga, Tai Chi, Wrestling.

Hours

Monday 9AM-10PM
Tuesday 9AM-10PM
Wednesday 9AM-10PM
Thursday 9AM-10PM
Friday 9AM-10PM
Saturday 9AM-2PM
Sunday 9AM-2PM
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FTK Martial Arts - karate in San Francisco, California

FTK Martial Arts

4.6 (13 reviews)
415-655-9446 Website
402 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

Discover FTK Martial Arts, a premier Karate school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Karate.

Hours

Monday 4-7PM
Tuesday 4-7PM
Wednesday 4-7PM
Thursday 4-7PM
Friday 4-7PM
Saturday 11AM-12PM
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Inclusive Environment
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Pacific Wushu - karate in San Francisco, California

Pacific Wushu

4.5 (16 reviews)
415-841-8848 Website
33 Vicente St, San Francisco, CA 94127

Discover Pacific Wushu, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Karate, Tai Chi, Kung Fu.

Martial Arts For Kids Competition Focused Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events Private Lessons
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Karate Schools with Self-defense in San Francisco, California

Showing 3 of 12 schools offering self-defense programs

St Clairs Taekwondo - karate in San Francisco, California

St Clairs Taekwondo

4.3 (6 reviews)
415-665-8684 Website
387 Ashton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112

Discover St Clairs Taekwondo, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Karate, Taekwondo.

Hours

Monday 4-7PM
Tuesday 4-7PM
Wednesday 4-7PM
Thursday 4-7PM
Friday 4-7PM
Saturday 10-11AM
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events Anti Bullying Programs
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Farang Mu Sul - karate in San Francisco, California

Farang Mu Sul

415-661-9657 Website
1694 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

Discover Farang Mu Sul, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including mixed martial arts, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate, Muay Thai, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Wrestling.

Experienced Instructors Competition Focused Self Defense Fitness Focused Martial Arts Discipline Beginner Friendly Community Events Inclusive Environment Affordable
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City Aikido - karate in San Francisco, California

City Aikido

5 (5 reviews)
415-552-7208 Website
784 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Discover City Aikido, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Judo, Karate, Aikido.

Hours

Monday 12-1PM,6-8:30PM
Tuesday 12-1PM,6-8:30PM
Wednesday 12-1PM,6-8:30PM
Thursday 12-1PM,6-8:30PM
Friday 12-1PM,6-8:30PM
Saturday 10AM-1PM
Sunday 11AM-12:30PM
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Karate Schools with Martial arts for kids in San Francisco, California

Showing 3 of 11 schools offering martial arts for kids programs

World Oyama Karate - karate in San Francisco, California

World Oyama Karate

5 (3 reviews)
415-682-8799 Website
550 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116

Discover World Oyama Karate, a premier Karate school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Boxing, Karate.

Hours

Monday 4-9PM
Tuesday 4-7:30PM
Wednesday 4-7:30PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 4-5:45PM
Saturday 10AM-12PM
Sunday Closed
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Aikido San Francisco . 11th Street Dojo - karate in San Francisco, California

Aikido San Francisco . 11th Street Dojo

4.3 (6 reviews)
415-777-2833 Website
141 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Discover Aikido San Francisco . 11th Street Dojo, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, Boxing, Kickboxing, Judo, Karate, Muay Thai, Aikido, Tai Chi, Kung Fu.

Hours

Monday 8-9AM,12-1PM,6:30-7:30PM
Tuesday 8-9AM,12-1PM,6:30-7:30PM
Wednesday 8-9AM,12-1PM,6:30-7:30PM
Thursday 8-9AM,11AM-12PM,6:30-7:30PM
Friday 8-9AM,12-1PM,6:30-7:30PM
Saturday 10:30AM-12PM
Sunday 10:30AM-12PM
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Karate Schools with Experienced instructors in San Francisco, California

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Zen Budokai Jujitsu - karate in San Francisco, California

Zen Budokai Jujitsu

4.7 (3 reviews)
Website
1622 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

Discover Zen Budokai Jujitsu, a premier Jujitsu school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including brazilian jiu jitsu, mixed martial arts, Judo, Karate.

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8:15-9:30PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 8:15-9:30PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 1-3PM
Sunday Closed
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Enshin Karate - karate in San Francisco, California

Enshin Karate

5 (9 reviews)
Website
2031 Bush St, San Francisco, CA 94115

Discover Enshin Karate, a premier Karate school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Judo, Karate.

Hours

Monday 6-7:30AM
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 6-7:30AM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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More Karate Schools in San Francisco, California

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Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco - karate in San Francisco, California

Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco

5 (2 reviews)
415-993-2095 Website
2095 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Discover Okinawan Karate Club of San Francisco, a premier Karate school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Karate.

Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 7-8:30PM
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 7-8:30PM
Friday Closed
Saturday 1-2:30PM
Sunday Closed
Martial Arts For Kids Experienced Instructors Self Defense Martial Arts Discipline
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Health & Wellness Arts Center - karate in San Francisco, California

Health & Wellness Arts Center

415-234-3172 Website
1437 Rivera St, San Francisco, CA 94116

Discover Health & Wellness Arts Center, a premier Martial arts school in San Francisco, California. Offering a variety of martial arts programs including Karate.

Hours

Monday 10AM-6:30PM
Tuesday 10AM-6:30PM
Wednesday 10AM-6:30PM
Thursday 10AM-6:30PM
Friday 10AM-6:30PM
Saturday 10AM-3:30PM
Sunday Closed
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This directory includes all 23 karate schools in San Francisco, California. Each school is categorized to help you find the best match for your training needs.

About Karate Schools in San Francisco, California

San Francisco, California offers several high-quality karate schools and training centers for martial arts enthusiasts of all levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced practitioner seeking to refine your skills, you'll find qualified instructors and supportive training environments to help you achieve your goals.

Karate training provides numerous benefits including improved physical fitness, self-defense skills, mental discipline, and increased confidence. Many karate schools in San Francisco offer programs for different age groups, including children's classes that focus on discipline, respect, and anti-bullying techniques.

When choosing a karate school in San Francisco, consider factors such as the instructor's qualifications, teaching style, class schedule, facility cleanliness, and overall atmosphere. Most reputable schools offer trial classes where you can experience the training environment firsthand before committing to a membership.

Use our directory to compare karate schools in San Francisco, California and find the perfect fit for your martial arts journey!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of learning karate in San Francisco, California?

Learning karate in San Francisco, California offers numerous benefits including self-defense skills, improved fitness, mental discipline, and access to experienced instructors. Local schools provide structured training environments where students can develop their skills while connecting with a community of like-minded individuals.

How much does karate training cost in San Francisco, California?

Karate training costs in San Francisco, California typically range from $80-150 per month for regular classes, with some schools offering package deals or discounts for longer commitments. Many schools offer a free trial class so you can experience their teaching style before signing up for a membership.

What should beginners expect when starting karate in San Francisco, California?

Beginners starting karate in San Francisco, California should expect a welcoming environment focused on fundamentals and proper technique. Initial classes will typically cover basic movements, stance, and core principles of karate. Wear comfortable athletic clothing, bring water, and be prepared for a physical workout. Most importantly, maintain an open mind and don't be discouraged if techniques feel challenging at first.

Key Takeaways

  • There are 23 karate schools in San Francisco, California listed in our directory.
  • All schools offer qualified instruction in karate techniques, self-defense, and physical fitness.
  • Many karate schools in San Francisco offer programs for different age groups and skill levels.
  • Training in karate provides numerous benefits including improved fitness, self-defense skills, and mental discipline.
  • Most schools offer trial classes so you can experience the training environment before joining.

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