Padilla Bjj
“Good gym, highly skilled instructor, and people in class are usually pretty good to practice with and willing to help with problems”
Best Karate Classes in Allentown, PA
11 schools listed · 4 in Allentown · 9 open weekends · all 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
Zombie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and MMA
“I went in for my first lesson today overall gotta say I had a blast everyone there was welcoming and helped me get comfortable very quickly.”
Hoover Karate Academy
“Hoover Karate Academy remains the absolute best martial arts and self-defense environment I have ever had the pleasure of partaking in.”
Genbukan Kobushi Dojo
“They are structured, disciplined and genuinely care about the kids and what they learn.”
Lehigh Valley Samurai Academy
“They're also helpful and patient while working with a martial arts novice like me.”
Impulse Martial Arts
“I have too many examples of his effective teaching techniques to remark upon here; but he clearly instructs to each students needs.”
Karate schools listed for Allentown, PA fill the 11 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: Allentown, PA
4 of the 11 schools we list are based in Allentown; the other 7 serve Allentown from towns including Whitehall Township (4 mi), Emmaus (4 mi) and Bethlehem (6 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 700 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 11 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 7 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 Allentown?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 2 of the 11 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.
Action Karate Whitehall
“My son gained so much self discipline and my daughter totally gained more confidence!”
Prime Martial Arts
“If you are looking for an dojo where your child can walk away from each class learning a new life skill ALONG with self defense techniques, I promise this is place!”
United Taekwon-Do Studio & Legit Boxing
“My family has been going here for 6 years so far, and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else and getting the same level of attention.”
Lehigh Valley Martial Arts: Emmaus
“She has grown in confidence while learning important skills, getting great exercise and meeting new friends.”
Coopersburg Karate Academy
“Of course, your kids can take classes without you in the classes, but it was very empowering to learn how to defend myself.”
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