Kim's Taekwondo Center
“Master Kim and his team teach discipline and respect and love for adults and parents, along with doing a fantastic job of teaching TKD skills.”
Best Karate Classes in Cary, NC
15 schools listed · 6 in Cary · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Championship Martial Arts
“CMA has given our daughter something outside of school that brings her joy, challenge, knowledge, discipline and community.”
Master Chang's Martial Arts Preston Corners
“We've received feedback from teachers that our son is very respectful, and it's fun to see him progress as he works towards his goals.”
Johnson's Martial Arts of Cary
“Great place for kids to increase self confidence and learn life skills”
Ancient Arts Family Karate/Ju-Jitsu Academy
“This isn't just a place for martial arts; it's a nurturing environment where my son has grown in focus and respect, excited for every lesson.”
Vision Martial Arts
“Not only is it an environment where kids and adults learn Taekwondo, but they also learn skills that they can apply to any aspect of life.”
Karate schools listed for Cary, NC 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: Cary, NC
6 of the 15 schools we list are based in Cary; the other 9 serve Cary from towns including Raleigh (10 mi), Apex (5 mi) and Morrisville (2 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,030 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (89%) and communication (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 14 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 3 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 Cary?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 3 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.
Peck's Taekwondo America
“She lets them be kids without sacrificing the valuable lessons learned in tkd that we all want for our little ones!”
Bushido USA Dojo
“We are very satisfied with his classes because he has a lot of experience in Karate and we are more than satisfied because he has the advantage of being a bilingual teacher.”
Jiu Jitsu Performance Academy
“Sean and every other instructor there are amazing teachers and they also set the tone for what is an awesome community and environment.”
Ladd Family Martial Arts
“He is super supportive of his students, not just karate skills but life in general!”
Kicks Tae Kwon Do
“Master Jun is really skilled at bringing the best out of each student and you are getting the “true” martial art experience.”
Balance Martial Arts
“Excellent Karate class, excellent friendly instructor, fun learning classes with regular learning sheets, homework and lessons from instructor.”
Tiger Rock Martial Arts
“They divide classes by age groups and they aren't over crowded so each student gets help throughout class.”
36 Chambers Martial Arts and Fitness
“The gym has a great atmosphere and a range of offerings based on skill level, everything from technical training to advanced sparring for those willing to compete.”
Gracie Raleigh
“As a recreational jiujitsu practitioner I'm glad to be part of this global community.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in and near Cary
- “My daughter really enjoys taking karate here and I have seen a tremendous improvement in her focus and positivity within a week or two after her initial sign up.” — from a review of Ancient Arts Family Karate/Ju-Jitsu Academy
- “The communication from the dojo is excellent and they are very organized and responsive to questions/concerns from families.” — from a review of Championship Martial Arts
- “High recommendation for Bushido USA Dojo! A professional class without an intimidating environment.” — from a review of Bushido USA Dojo
- “Master Ladd is patient and personally invested in the success of each of his students; not just as karate students, but as human beings.” — from a review of Ladd Family Martial Arts
- “Shihan Jenny is an amazing role-model for everyone, but we have noticed what a positive influence she has on young girls especially - she demonstrates confidence, respect, the value of confronting challenges with a can-do attitude, and shows kids how to appropriately stand-up for themselves.” — from a review of Championship Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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