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2 of these schools are based in Arlington; the others serve Arlington from towns including Silver Spring, MD (10 mi), Bethesda, MD (8 mi) and Rockville, MD (14 mi).
22 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Karate schools listed for Arlington, VA fill the 24 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.
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,073 reviews; 15 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (89%) and communication (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "community". 22 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 offers online lessons and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 9 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.
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 9 of the 24 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.
- “I recommend highly American Sport Karate. Mr. P is so good with the kids, always keeping a balance of good humor and discipline.” — from a review of American Sport Karate
- “The karate instructors are patient with kids during class and my daughter has gained a lot of self confidence from the lessons.” — from a review of Kim Karate Taekwondo and Learning Center
- “In her time at Kicks, my daughter has made incredible progress in her karate skills, developing her coordination, balance, and self-confidence.” — from a review of Kicks Karate
- “The staff is professional, kind, and patient. The girls are learning lifelong skills, while getting great exercise.” — from a review of Master Kicks Martial Arts
- “This dojo treats her like family and I would definitely recommend this dojo for any new comers.” — from a review of Blue Dragon Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
