Taylor’s House of Karate

Taylor's House of Karate offers karate classes, fitness classes, a cardio class, and a bag class. The program takes place in a large facility with plenty of instructors and caters to various ages and skill levels. It provides a diverse schedule of karate and fitness classes for the whole family, with options available six days a week.

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Schedule: Class options available six days a week
• Price: Drop In Rate Karate Class – $30; Monthly Unlimited 1 Student – $170; 2 Students – $280; 3 Students – $360; Drop In Rate Cardio Class – $20; Monthly Unlimited Cardio Classes – $100; Drop In Rate Bag Class – $20; Monthly Unlimited Bag Classes – $100

Taylor's House of Karate was founded in 2000 by Steve Willey and Daythan Taylor. Leadership at the school includes Master Derek Bentley, Georgie and Steve, and Derek. The program is described as a family owned karate school and has been mentioned in the Marin Independent Journal.

Master Derek Bentley states that the mission is “not just about teaching karate,” but about “teaching kids the next step in life, how to function, how to go about their days making the right decisions,” and that “karate is not just about kicking and punching, it’s about thinking what’s the first step, what’s the next step, what are the later steps,” and “shaping character and molding people into confident, respectful, and disciplined human beings.”

Parents and students on Yelp describe Taylor's House of Karate as a place where belts are earned, not given, and where teachers model and teach self control and respect through karate. Reviews mention that it is a family owned karate school in Marin County, that teachers are described as master teachers with a sense of humor and patience, and that some students attend class 4–5 days per week. Multiple reviewers note a diverse, kind community of students and families, a welcoming place that feels like a second home or like family, and a great community of kids and parents to be a part of. One parent notes that kids are segregated into groups by ability and that the program allows children to attend as many classes as they like whenever they want, with classes offered six days a week. The Marin Independent Journal quotes that they are “trying to create a community” where kids can come directly after school, be with other kids, and be “all driven in the same direction: training, focusing, having fun and just getting better at things.”

Last updated June 15, 2026.