World Karate
“Our daughter loves it there, feels so excited and empowered by the martial arts, and just has a blast every time she is there.”
Best Karate Classes in Fairfax, VA
15 schools listed · 4 in Fairfax · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Lead By Example Tae Kwon Do
“I recommend this extracurricular activity for any person of all ages in order to enhance skills of being well rounded.”
Focus Family Martial Arts Academy
“My daughter loves her karate classes, and I love seeing her build confidence, learn new skills, and get stronger.”
U.S Tae Kwon Do in Fairfax
“He and his assistant instructors are patient, motivating, and highly professional, creating a positive and disciplined learning environment.”
Incourage Martial Arts
“The instructors are patient, encouraging, and professional, and they do a great job balancing discipline with fun.”
Taekwondo Masters
“They make each class so fun, while also teaching skills, discipline, and respect.”
Karate schools listed for Fairfax, VA 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: Fairfax, VA
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Fairfax; the other 11 serve Fairfax from towns including Alexandria (12 mi), Burke (5 mi) and Falls Church (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,949 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 14 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 2000. 1 offers online lessons; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 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; 11 list a public email and 6 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 Fairfax?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 6 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.
Krav Maga CDK Self Defense Training Center
“In addition to being an excellent teacher of self defense and boxing, David clearly knows how to work with kids.”
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Evolveall
“If learning TaiChi, Boxing, or Capoeira is on the bucket list then this place has it plus more.”
TAG Muay Thai
“I recently joined and I'm thankful I did - great community and coaches!”
Kenzen-Do Martial Arts
“He and his staff consistently promote values like kindness, respect, and integrity, helping students grow not just as martial artists, but as compassionate, confident individuals”
Himchari Martial Arts
“The team are so wonderful and talented and well structured even in the all belts classes they have training for each belt group working with their group and help in others training as well!!”
Empower Martial Arts
“It's a very friend place I have my kid there and he loves it”
Master Kicks Martial Arts
“We really recommend the program for those looking for some fun and make the kids with higher confidence.”
Chantilly Family Martial Arts
“We have thoroughly enjoyed the challenges, life lessons, and lasting relationships that have come from being part of this community”
Potomac Kempo
“It is helping me protect my family now, and it will help my daughter protect herself in the future even when I am not there.”
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What students and parents say about schools in Fairfax
- “I would recommend this Academy to anyone who is looking to receive top notch karate training, meeting new friendly people, and spending quality time with a family member that you all will enjoy!” — from a review of Focus Family Martial Arts Academy
- “I feel the two years my grandson spent at this dojo will provide him with a creed for living and sense of self confidence that will form a strong foundation for his future development.” — from a review of World Karate
- “Having clear, short-term goals has given her motivation and drive, and she’s so proud of herself as she works toward each new belt.” — from a review of Lead By Example Tae Kwon Do
- “The instructor Rachel is an excellent teacher - all the girls left with more confidence and really useful skills that they hopefully will never need to use.” — from a review of Focus Family Martial Arts Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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