Grandmaster Lee's Taekwondo
“They keep it fun and you can tell they still take it serious about teaching them too - perfect combo.”
Best Karate Classes in Carmel, IN
14 schools listed · 4 in Carmel · 13 open weekends · all 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Mountain Martial Arts & Wellness Center
“The training gives me peace of mind that all three of my girls will be able to protect themselves if a situation ever arises.”
House of Martial Arts
“I've been going here for the past 5 years and I've loved every minute of it.”
Adamson's Karate Carmel LLC
“The ability to train with my kids is a gift of a lifetime; we have never been closer and I honestly do not think that would have happened without this dojo.”
Family Karate Academy USA
“FKA has helped my energetic boy to learn how to focus, be disciplined while getting a much needed exercise.”
Triumph Boxing & Martial Arts
“You can start at any level and feel welcomed, supported, and empowered by both the coaches and other students in the class as well.”
Karate schools listed for Carmel, IN fill the 14 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: Carmel, IN
4 of the 14 schools we list are based in Carmel; the other 10 serve Carmel from towns including Indianapolis (13 mi), Noblesville (9 mi) and Westfield (6 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 490 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 13 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 14 of the schools on this page; 12 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 Carmel first?
An email address is published by 4 of the 14 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.
The Way Martial Arts
“A very welcoming environment that I would recommend to anyone looking to gain self defense skills and confidence while having fun!”
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School of Self Defense
“I booked a private class with my teen sons and we had a great experience.”
Grandmaster Park's Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo
“I've tried so many different places to learn Taekwondo, but this one has been the only one to be efficient in helping me quickly learn.”
American Blackbelt Martial Arts
“Highly recommend Sensei Jeff Davidson he is intuitive and highly skilled at his profession.”
Adamson's Karate Studio
“I have learned so much over the years and love the way the program is styled to allow anyone to come in and explore the benefits of traditional Okinawan martial arts.”
Westfield Family Karate
“The instructors have been very professional and accommodating not only to us, but also in interactions I've witnessed with others.”
Adamson's Karate Noblesville LLC
“Best decision I ever made was to start classes with my son, what a great bonding experience.”
Broad Ripple Martial Arts Academy
“Great school for all ages and levels!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in and near Carmel
- “I highly recommend every parent to give a thought about enrolling their kids here.” — from a review of Grandmaster Lee's Taekwondo
- “Their schedules are flexible, prices are reasonable and their karate program is brilliant.” — from a review of Family Karate Academy USA
- “Grandmaster Park provides an excellent school. I really like how we spar every class; the instructors give clear suggestions and my improvement has been obvious over the past several months.” — from a review of Grandmaster Park's Chung Do Kwan Taekwondo
- “My daughter loves taking karate here. Each instructor has a unique personality she enjoys and she is learning a lot.” — from a review of Family Karate Academy USA
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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