MU DO Martial Arts
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Best Karate Classes near Garland, TX
1 of these schools is based in Garland; the others serve Garland from towns including Plano (12 mi), Richardson (6 mi) and Rowlett (5 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Academy of Classical Karate
“Great place to learn Karate , My son is in karate more then one year he enjoy to doing karate now he learn how to be in discipline and respect other.”
Shaolin Wu-Yi Institute
“I have seen him grow in his skills - and even become willing to compete which is a big deal since he tends to be an introvert.”
Karate For Kids
“He's always been a respectful and disciplined young man, but since coming to Sustaire ATA, it has definitely helped him get out of his shell, as well as learning him self defense and the discipline that goes with it”
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Tkadojo Martial Arts
“Great family owned business and Sense Daniel has a real knack for getting the kids focused and engaged.”
Corvo Martial Arts
“Highly recommended to anyone new or OG who is looking for a great gym to train and learn.”
Karate schools listed for Garland, TX 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: Garland, TX
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,676 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 11 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 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; 13 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 4 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 Garland?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 4 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.
GT Sport Taekwondo Center
“My teenage son started 3 months ago and he really likes it!”
Lee's U.S. Tae Kwon Do
“Master Lee and his team have been great in building confidence and discipline beyond the Taekwondo skills..”
Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu
“If you want to train real BJJ with a legend, this is the place.”
Rowlett Martial Arts Center
“My child loves this program, he not only teaches them martial arts but life lessons and that's the best part for a parent.”
Eastside Dojo
“Each person here comes to train with a great attitude and enthusiasm to get better.”
Lifetime Martial Arts
“Master Valian is the most talented, caring, and giving person I've ever known.”
Carlos Machado Jiu Jitsu Lake Highlands
“All the instructors are extremely knowledgeable and teach in a way where there is something to learn at every level.”
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316 BJJ
“They were very welcoming, the facility is clean, and their coaches are knowledgeable.”
Legendary Black Belt Academy
“My son has been taking classes, going to after school programs and camp at Legendary for over 5 years.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Garland
- “Instructor Daniel is a great teacher who has a passion for what he does, and you can clearly see the level of dedication he puts into each and every student's progress, taking time to give pointers and encouragement to every student pretty much every class.” — from a review of MU DO Martial Arts
- “My son loves it here! He hasn’t just learned karate, he’s learned respect, integrity, leadership and teamwork.” — from a review of Academy of Classical Karate
- “As for me, it's given me a lot of confidence to not just defend myself and my family, but better awareness of people.” — from a review of 316 BJJ
- “They really help share the load, giving each student more one-on-one time than I have ever seen anywhere else.” — from a review of MU DO Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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