Best Karate Classes in Apex, NC
15 schools listed · 6 in Apex · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
Triangle Karate
Carolina Isshinryu Karate Academy
Soo Bahk Do of Cary
Karate schools listed for Apex, NC fill the 15 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: Apex, NC
6 of the 15 schools we list are based in Apex; the other 9 serve Apex from Cary (5 mi), Holly Springs (6 mi) and Morrisville (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,185 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 13 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 5 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 Apex?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 5 of the 15 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.
Kim's Taekwondo Center
Championship Martial Arts
Kim's Yong-In Martial Arts
Johnson's Martial Arts of Cary
Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners
Ancient Arts Family Karate/Ju-Jitsu Academy
Vision Martial Arts
Balance Martial Arts
36 Chambers Martial Arts and Fitness
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in Apex
- “Thank you to all of the instructors and staff for everything you do and for the time, patience, and dedication you give to our children.” — from a review of Tiger Rock Martial Arts
- “I would give 6 stars if I could. This gym is filled with great people that all aspire to grow together.” — from a review of Apex Martial Arts Center
- “Outstanding place to learn karate, work out, and the cost is low since it's all about the art.” — from a review of Carolina Isshinryu Karate Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.