Immortals Jiu Jitsu
“Fantastic place to learn martial arts from knowledgeable & extremely invested instructors.”
Best Karate Classes near Clifton, NJ
2 of these schools are based in Clifton; the others serve Clifton from towns including New York, NY (17 mi), Paterson (4 mi) and Bloomfield (6 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 27, 2026
Academy of Martial Arts
“My son has been there since June, and I have seen so much improvement in his confidence and abilities.”
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Karate-Do Ken Wa Kan
“Thanks to Shihan Michelle, Sensei Zelda, Sensei David, Sensei Diane and other supporting teaching staff at the dojo Isabella had the high standard of karate training required to compete.”
Supreme Martial Arts Upper East Side
“Fantastic teachers, like Master Kim, establish a disciplined and upbeat atmosphere.”
Elite Child Development Academy
“My son been doing karate for a year and a half now, and ever since he been in karate his behaviour has changed and improved in school and at home.”
Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Its grate Environment to be in and I felt very comfortable and welcomed there.”
Karate schools listed for Clifton, NJ 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: Clifton, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,282 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (92%) and communication (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 13 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 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 email karate schools listed for Clifton first?
An email address is published by 13 of the 15 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.
Warriors Dojo
“The best place to learn self defense and traditional karate shotokan style 🥋👊 …”
Modern Martial Arts
“He is proud of his progress and we try to bring some of the terminology and energy home with us to apply to other situations.”
Fabulous & Fearless
“Practicing awareness and how to change habits to keep us safer was key to learn, and what I loved most was that the moves she taught were straightforward and easy to remember.”
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“He literally uses every single second to maximize your experience and expectations.”
Blue Life Karate & Kickboxing Centers
“This school has given my sons more confidence.”
Ronin Athletics MMA NYC
“It not only trains children how to appropriately defend themselves in difficult situations, but the appropriate steps to take before engaging in any form of violence.”
Absolute Martial Arts
“They not only teach kids martial arts but also build their confidence, maturity, and respect for others.”
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Krav Maga Experts
“All of the instructors are fun, talented practitioners who push you to your limits while making sure that you work within safe boundaries.”
Master Kang's Miracles Taekwondo
“Not to mention, one of the masters are a 4-time world champion, and they all work together to perform a good job.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Clifton
- “I've seen the focus and confidence that it has given my daughter.” — from a review of Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
- “The environment is fun, energetic, and positive. The masters are encouraging and positive, but they also give plenty of feedback to help you improve and push yourself.” — from a review of Master Kang's Miracles Taekwondo
- “The friendly and polite students all help each other be better karate students, and the supportive and skilled teachers are there to set the pace to challenge us safely.” — from a review of Karate-Do Ken Wa Kan
- “Amazing dojo! Extremely supportive community, great students to train with, fantastic and knowledgeable teachers who will push you and motivate you until you are amazed with what you can accomplish.” — from a review of Karate-Do Ken Wa Kan
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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