The Dojang Martial Arts & Fitness
“Although we are fairly new, my son has been welcomed into the family and he loves every minute it of it.”
Best Karate Classes in Birmingham, AL
10 schools listed · 4 in Birmingham · 7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 31, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Birmingham and several other cities.
Spartan Fitness MMA Birmingham Alabama
“Thank you to all the coaches Chris, Kenned, Roger, Ethan, Anna, Dave, Kevin, Tyler, Noah, and many other great coaches, leaders, and teachers who have poured so much time and effort into me.”
Tiger Rock Martial Arts Greystone
“Very matter of fact but also they break it down very well for them to understand why they do certain moves.”
Flowing Temple Ministry
“Wonderful Karate School, Me and my Brother are enrolled and are enjoying it alot.”
Lion Heart Jiu-Jitsu Academy in Birmingham Alabama
“It's good to have a place where people know and care about you as you learn the gentle art of BJJ.”
Birmingham Martial Arts
“The staff is beyond helpful and the instructors are very invested in the students growth.”
Karate schools listed for Birmingham, AL fill the 10 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: Birmingham, AL
4 of the 10 schools we list are based in Birmingham; the other 6 serve Birmingham from towns including Homewood (3 mi), Irondale (6 mi) and Hoover (11 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 488 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), communication (86%) and quality (86%). 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 6 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. We have a website on file for 7 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 4 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 Birmingham first?
An email address is published by 4 of the 10 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.
North Star Martial Arts
“I've been apart of North Star Martial Arts for almost 9 years now and I would not be the person I am without these amazing people.”
International Karate Federation
“No matter how bad my day has been, I can come in here and always have a good time!”
Kanzen Karate Do
“Kanzene Karate Do-- Sensei Larry, Senpai Kami, Senpai Mary, and everyone that teaches makes it more than just putting your child/or yourself into a karate class.”
Japan International Karate Center of Pell City
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