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Knowles Karate Academy

Karate classes about an hour long for ages 4 and up, split by belt: beginner classes every weekday at 4 pm, advanced and mixed classes evenings and weekends.

Ages
Ages 4–17
Price
$160/month
Meets
Every day
Where
149 S Western Ave, Koreatown
Sign-up
Registration open
Sign up on their siteknowleskarateacademy.com

Kids Karate Classes

Ages 4–17 · $160–$180/month

Children aged 5 and up train in classes of 1 hour 10 minutes that they share with adults; 4-year-olds have 45-minute classes. White, yellow and orange belts are in the beginners’ classes (Monday to Friday at 4 pm, Saturday at 10 am); green belts and up train Tuesday and Friday at 5:30 pm and Saturday at 11:30 am; mixed-level classes meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5:30 pm and Sunday at 10 am. Private classes are available. A free uniform comes with sign-up.

  • Every school day, 4–5:10pm
  • Saturdays, 10–11:10am
  • Tuesdays & Fridays, 5:30–6:40pm
  • Saturdays, 11:30am–12:40pm
  • Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–6:40pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30–10:30am
  • Sundays, 10–11:10am
  • $160 a month for up to 2 classes a week, $180 for up to 3. Free uniform at sign-up.
  • Discounts for multiple family members.
  • Activities: Martial arts and Sports

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About Knowles Karate Academy

A family-run karate school on Western Avenue at the edge of Koreatown and Windsor Square, open since 2016 and taught by black belts with a supportive, respectful approach.

  • Since 2016
  • Michael Knowles: 3rd degree black belt and certified instructor in Soo Bahk Do Moo Duk Kwan

Where and how to reach them

149 S Western Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004

Details from knowleskarateacademy.com, checked October 9, 2026. Prices, dates and spaces change: check with Knowles Karate Academy before you sign up. Something wrong or missing? Write to hello@summerground.com.

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