Takai Mine Karate
“As a former student and instructor I can attest that Grand Master Chavez takes a personal interest in every single student and works very hard to make sure of their success at the school.”
Best Karate Classes in Albuquerque, NM
21 schools listed · 17 in Albuquerque · 15 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Jackson Wink MMA Academy
“When it comes to mma, the staff here is comprised of a wide range of fighters and coaches each with different areas of expertise that allow any style of fighter to walk through the doors and form a team around them to optimize their abilities.”
Four Winds Martial Arts Academy
“David brown is very informative and patient with the people taking the class and explains things in easy to understand manners, if you doint understand he will explain it in a different way to try and help”
New Mexico Jiujitsu Academy
“All the coaches are nice, no intimidation, no bullying, and certainly no "next big thing fighters" that roll their eyes at you because you may be "interrupting their camp.”
Mountain Eagle Karate Academy
“I love the way they teach their students self discipline, respect, and mind/body control through life skills and teach karate skills in a way even the youngest kids can get involved!”
A. Sigala's Martial Arts and Boxing
“I love the school it is a great place to learn discipline and to make friends, great instructors and students”
Karate schools listed for Albuquerque, NM fill the 21 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: Albuquerque, NM
17 of the 21 schools we list are based in Albuquerque; the other 4 serve Albuquerque from towns including Los Ranchos De Albuquerque (4 mi), Rio Rancho (13 mi) and Los Lunas (17 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 571 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (83%) and communication (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "atmosphere". 15 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 19 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 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 Albuquerque?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 4 of the 21 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.
Rosales Karate & Kickboxing Academy
“Since then, he has trained my two oldest children and now he is training my two youngest, and hes getting me and and my girlfriend into fighting shape.”
Akka Karate USA
“Son had his 1st visit and everyone was super nice, extremely patient with our 100 questions(haha) and we where extremely happy with them and will continue to go.”
New Mexico Shotokan Karate
“Unpretentious, educational, family-friendly, inclusive, egalitarian environment for authentic instruction of students of all-ages, at all levels of experience.”
Karate Shorin
“I bought a bokendo from here and want to go back for some nunchuks.”
Uechi Ryu Karate
“He has the skills to back it up, He's the best martial arts instructor I've ever trained with The class sizes small, which allows for alot of one on one instructions.”
United Kenpo Karate Academy
“Easily the best experience of my life; the instructors are always supportive and fully engaged when teaching, they know what it means to pass down the art of Kenpo.”
Phoenix Martial Arts Academy
“I appreciate that he's mindful of the students' personalities and their goals for taking marital arts.”
Jim Hawkes Karate Inc
“Can compete at local tournaments or travel to tournaments.”
Garuda Tibetan Tai-Chi +
“It's a very different form than any other.”
Kim's Martial Arts
“I love the training for my girls!!”
Bushido Kenkyukai Karate
Mountain Path Kung Fu and Tai Chi Academy L.l.c.
“If you have been interested in learning an authentic Kung Fu that is more interested in bringing out your inner potential than it is the money from your wallet, Mountain Path is the school you may be looking for.”
AK Karate by Greg Cole
“Cole is the perfect mentor and insures each student receives the attention and training they need to be successful in martial arts and everyday life as well.”
Shinbukan Dojo of Rio Rancho
“Very professional and skilled teaching of Shinbukan dojo.”
Okinawa Karate Gōjū Style
“Today is my second day in my journey of Okinawa karate go ju style I feel so wonderful and would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about self improvement and self discipline and self development”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in Albuquerque
- “Wonderful owner so welcoming and professional. His Karate classes for youth is absolutely amazing and his interaction with the children is positive!” — from a review of Rosales Karate & Kickboxing Academy
- “The atmosphere in the dojo is very respectful and professional, but also friendly and just a great place to train.” — from a review of Uechi Ryu Karate
- “My boys absolutely love going to karate and we love the skills and life lessons they are learning along the way.” — from a review of Mountain Eagle Karate Academy
- “Consideration has always been given based on my work schedule and communication is top notch!” — from a review of New Mexico Jiujitsu Academy
- “I would very much recommend coming here! This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn karate and how to defend themselves!” — from a review of Takai Mine Karate
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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