Zahand's Martial Arts
“In sum, Zahand's has exceeded our expectations, and we look forward to continuing for years to come.”
Best Karate Classes near Akron, OH
2 of these schools are based in Akron; the others serve Akron from towns including Cuyahoga Falls (5 mi), Twinsburg (16 mi) and Barberton (6 mi).
9 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Josho Academy of Martial Arts
“To be taught by someone with his knowledge and skill is a gift.”
Asian Sun Martial Arts Taekwondo Karate of Wadsworth
“Master Kursner is GREAT with the kids and they all have a great time during the Tiger Tots class”
Hickey Karate Center
“Sending my kid to Hickey Karate center is incredibly exciting...”
Twinsburg Karate Institute (Tki)
“He is great with young children and has a wonderful facility that is clean and well organized.”
Top Level Martial Arts
“The instructors are amazing with the children and the children are friendly and respectful.”
Karate schools listed for Akron, OH fill the 10 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: Akron, OH
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 687 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 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 book a karate trial online with schools listed for Akron?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 2 of the 10 schools. When you book, say your age and whether you have trained before, since the beginner group and the main class are often different hours. Confirm which one you are walking into.
The Art of Karate
“! I never thought I would be able to do this type of work out, but I was welcomed and supported while being pushed to improve myself”
Cuyahoga Karate Isshinryu Dojo
“I started taking my kid about a month ago and he is all smiles the entire time and it's great to watch him learn and grow.”
Park's Judo & Karate
“My dad studied there when he was younger and he had nothing but positive things to say on how Mr Parks changed his life so much that I studied there as well when I was a kid!!”
Okinawa Karate Of Twinsburg
“You won't be disappointed and we travel quite a way because it's totally worth it.”
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