Red Tiger Martial Arts
“If you're thinking of trying martial arts or want to experience a different system from the one you've trained in, you can not go wrong visiting Sifu Paul.”
Best Karate Classes in Cincinnati, OH
15 schools listed · 14 in Cincinnati · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Nishime Martial Arts
“Great staff who show respect and teach young boys and girls the same!”
Pro Martial Arts-Kenwood
“My son had been asking me to take lessons for months so I asked around and every person I talked to recommended them and they were 100% right!”
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Club Mma: Mixed Martial Arts
“If you are looking for a great extra-curricular activity for your littles- that helps you as a parent- you have found your answer.”
Kosho School of Karate
“My family and I can not say enough good and positive things for not only the style, the teachings and the teachers, but for the entire environment.”
Ultimate Leadership Martial Arts Cincinnati
“Lewis is exeptional with kids and makes disipline and martial arts fun !”
Karate schools listed for Cincinnati, OH 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: Cincinnati, OH
14 of the 15 schools we list are based in Cincinnati; the other one serves Cincinnati from Covington, KY (5 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 654 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 10 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 7 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 Cincinnati?
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.
Cincinnati Martial Arts Club
“These teachers equip students with tools and skills that last a whole lifetime.”
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Cincinnati Krav Maga
“Every interaction I've had with the owner is courteous, respectful, and direct.”
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Yoseikan Anderson Karate School
“So far I have been highly impressed with everything I have seen at the school, and I have seen many schools from the inside and have quite a bit of reference to go by.”
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Power Self-Defense Academy
“I was impressed by my son's instructor, Very well organized and attentive to individual needs.”
Miller's Karate Studios
“The first day my son started, he said he wanted to have more days.”
Cincinnati Shotokan Karate-do
“An excellent technician of shotokan karate his teachings transcend self defence and motivate students towards self improvement.”
Japanese Karate-Do Shotokan
“Great training and a family-friendly atmosphere.”
Yoseikan II Karate Dojo
“Renshi Hawkins and all the instructors are very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate in their teaching of Chito-ryu Karate.”
Yoseikan Karate School
“I trained under Sensei Lawrence Hawkins senior, his lineage and many other influential and passionate students.”
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