CW Taekwondo at Boston
“My son has been going for 2 years now, he can't wait for Taekwondo Wednesdays and Saturdays.”
Best Karate Classes near Cambridge, MA
3 of these schools are based in Cambridge; the others serve Cambridge from towns including Boston (4 mi), Somerville (1 mi) and Belmont (3 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
American Martial Arts Center
“5-year-old daughter eagerly participated in the classes, a testament to the engaging and inclusive environment created by Coach Bobby and his team.”
Steve Nugent's Karate Institute
“SGM Steve Nugent is always keeping up with The best methods to teach children and adults true Karate”
Uechi Ryu Karate Cambridge
“He has a whole class but you know he will take his time with each individual student in the class.”
Apex Defense Waltham
“The people are welcoming but also focused on good form and getting a good workout in.”
Brazilian Martial Arts Center
“Marcelo and the other instructors are kind, and will always be happy to help succeed.”
Karate schools listed for Cambridge, MA 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: Cambridge, MA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,038 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (85%) and communication (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 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 Cambridge?
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.
Pedro's Judo Center
“I fell confident when I send my kids to training knowing they are in the hands of caring professionals whom love and respect the sport.”
Boston Budo
“You will learn lots about Okinawan history and culture in addition to the amazing self defense and physical activity.”
Modern Taekwondo Center
“If you are looking for a place that places as much importance on respect, hard work and being a positive person as they do on the athleticism of the martial art, then don't look any further.”
Florian Martial Arts Center
“My 7 yo son loves to go to his Brazilian Jiu-J Itsu class at Florian Martial Art center.”
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
“It was easy to find information on their website and text their number to get more specifics.”
One Step Beyond Martial Arts Training Center
“Fast forward to two classes a week (soon to be 4 😬), 2 belt tests and now a competition team/weapons (all dull, nothing sharp here), my boys couldn't be happier.”
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Callahan's Karate Studio Inc
“I particularly appreciate the positive messages they communicate to all their students every month.”
Bushido Martial Arts Academy
“Bobby is one of the best teachers, very calm, patient and takes a lot of interest in students learning.”
Ku's Taekwondo Academy
“I would highly recommend Ku's to any parents looking to help their child get out some energy, learn important life skills, and work towards a goal.”
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