Heijoshin Dojo
“From day one, the senseis have been patient, encouraging, and truly invested in every student's growth—not just in karate, but in confidence, discipline, and respect.”
Best Karate Classes near Bay Shore, NY
3 of these schools are based in Bay Shore; the others serve Bay Shore from towns including Lake Ronkonkoma (10 mi), Hauppauge (7 mi) and East Northport (8 mi).
14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Raijin Ninjas
“I remember I came to this place when I was 5 and stayed here till about 9 years old, it taught me to defend myself, get fit, and have a good work ethic.”
Grand Champions Int'l Karate
“Awesome would recommend to any person on planet earth who is trying to find a karate place to train at”
Busto's Martial Arts
“Sensei Neil is a great instructor and is very attentive and helpful!”
Empire State Karate
“It's an amazing place for karate and it really does feel like a family there.”
Ten Tigers Kung-Fu Academy
“My son has shown a huge improvement in the 6 months we've been here.”
Karate schools listed for Bay Shore, NY 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: Bay Shore, NY
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,244 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 1 takes 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 email karate schools listed for Bay Shore first?
An email address is published by 10 of the 15 schools here. Email suits the awkward questions: which style is taught, who takes the junior class, what a trial involves. You get an answer you can reread, rather than a hurried call while a class is running.
Waverly Martial Arts
“I've seen a positive change in him and growth as well as improvement on his self esteem.”
Atomic Tae Kwon Do
“The outstanding student-to-black-belt-instructor ratio ensures she receives personalized attention, helping her grow in both skill and in channeling her inner strength.”
MAX Martial Arts & Fitness
“Max Martial Arts does an amazing job teaching my son discipline, self-confidence and awareness of others.”
Bustos Martial Arts
“My boys love all the instructors everyone is so friendly and helpful .”
Lock Down Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“You also gain access to a full gym of equipment for strength training, and an amazing team of instructors who are skilled, patient, motivated, and focused on the team.”
Forge Wrestling/Jiu Jitsu
“It's rare to find people who genuinely care about their students and take the time to develop them.”
High Performance Martial Arts
“After trying at another place master Christian and his team made my daughter feel comfortable.”
Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu
“Authentic shao lin is the best don't waste your time on all the rest”
Kempo Karate Smithtown-Hauppauge
“Just like my son, the instructors are bringing out the best in me and make my training very enjoyable.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Bay Shore
- “The instructors are excellent with children of all ages and create a positive environment where students learn karate, self-defense, leadership, confidence, and respect.” — from a review of Busto's Martial Arts
- “Both my child and I are students here, and it has become so much more than just a dojo to us—it’s a second home.” — from a review of Lock Down Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
- “Master Christian has a natural gift . He’s incredibly patient, encouraging, and knows exactly how to bring out the best in each student.” — from a review of High Performance Martial Arts
- “This is the best place for karate! My son has been going here for 4 years and we love them.” — from a review of Busto's Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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