Gracie Barra Gainesville Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
“Coach Nelson and coach Shawn have been there to support my kids and my family on and off the mat.”
Best Karate Classes in Gainesville, GA
10 schools listed · 4 in Gainesville · 9 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Team Doan Gym Gainesville
“The coaches here are amazing they take the time to get to know your kids and have such good patience with teaching them.”
Edge ATA Martial Arts
“They truly take an interest in our daughter and our family, and are invested in the growth of all the kids.”
Haymore's United Karate
“They are up front and consistent with their business operations, and great with beginners and children.”
Jay's United Karate Studio
“He's participated in 2 competitions and the staff was so helpful and proud of his efforts!”
The Dojo
“Progressive and appropriate (better than most activity choices out there)discipline but also fun.”
Karate schools listed for Gainesville, GA fill the 10 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: Gainesville, GA
4 of the 10 schools we list are based in Gainesville; the other 6 serve Gainesville from towns including Flowery Branch (10 mi), Braselton (13 mi) and Dacula (16 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 827 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), communication (83%) and quality (80%). 9 are open on Saturdays. Domain records put 4 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 7 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 Gainesville first?
An email address is published by 7 of the 10 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.
Elevate Martial Arts and Fitness
“My kids love coming here, they love all the instructors especially Mr.”
Karate RX
“He keeps class sizes small and keeps similar experience levels together so everyone has an opportunity to learn and grow.”
Jefferson Karate
“Both my kids love the karate class!”
Karate Atlanta Hamilton Mill
“Very respectful and disciplined with the students, parents, the art of taekwondo, and to the organization.”
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