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3 of these schools are based in Bay Shore; the others serve Bay Shore from towns including Patchogue (12 mi), Port Jefferson Station (17 mi) and Hauppauge (7 mi).
22 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Karate schools listed for Bay Shore, NY 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 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,968 reviews; 14 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 quality (87%), professionalism (85%) and communication (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 22 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 15 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.
An email address is published by 15 of the 24 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.
- “Love this dojo. My boys have been coming here for 3 years, and they've learned so much about discipline, hard work, patience as well as skills.” — from a review of Heijoshin Dojo
- “Michael Pam really helped my son’s confidence in everyday life and gives him something to really look forward to and strive towards goals.” — from a review of Michael Pam's Black Belt Champions
- “We’ve been coming here for two years and the instructors are phenomenal with my son and have given him such confidence in his strength and abilities.” — from a review of Busto's Martial Arts
- “Our boys have become stronger, more confident and have more self-discipline since starting karate here.” — from a review of United Martial Arts Center
- “Sifu Mike is a knowledgeable and patient instructor who makes you want to give your best then push it further.” — from a review of Vision Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
