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Beyond Karate

Beyond Karate

2358 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, Santa Monica, California

+1 310-896-8461
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Karate
Kids Self-Defense

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Karate
  • Kids Self-Defense

Age Groups

  • Kids

Pricing

Package / Course

USD 1000

Per‐week summer camp fee paid via Regional Center

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Sensei Mallica connects well with children
  • Supportive and caring instruction
  • Trained and welcoming staff
  • Campers return happy and tired
  • Program promotes independence
  • Boosts confidence

Considerations

  • Inadequate supervision reported
  • Special‐needs child went missing on field trip
  • No buddy system in place
  • Negligent handling of safety incidents
  • Repeated biting incidents among campers
  • Staff may be ill‐equipped for special needs
  • Traumatic experiences reported

Testimonials

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Excellent

"Exceptional Karate Instruction with Sensei Mallica! I absolutely love Sensei Mallica! I first met her around 10 years ago when my son, Gavin, was just 5 years old. We were at a karate dojo where she taught, and from the very beginning, I could see how deeply she cares about her students—not just th..." Read more

- Emily Lin

via Google

2/20/2025

Very Poor

"****THEY LOST MY SPECIAL NEEDS SON ON SANTA MONICA BEACH ****If I could give this place no stars, I would. Mallica, the owner, approached my family at the park and recruited us to join her summer camp. She asked us to push our service coordinator at the Regional Center get them added to the list of ..." Read more

- Shelby Brady

via Google

2/10/2024

Excellent

"This is by far the best camp I found in the Santa Monica/West LA location. My daughter is not easily convinced and much rather stay with me than joining any camp. I have been working on finding one that at least will be somewhat good enough but Mallica is just amazing at she does. She's bubbly and..." Read more

- L S

via Google

10/14/2023

3.9

(8 reviews)

Business Hours

  • Monday: 10AM-6PM
  • Tuesday: 10AM-6PM
  • Wednesday: 10AM-6PM
  • Thursday: 10AM-6PM
  • Friday: 10AM-6PM
  • Saturday: 8AM-2PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

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Sensei Mallica

Sensei

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