Fit to Fight Gastonia
“The training environment is extremely supportive and welcoming, making it a great place for beginners and experienced practitioners alike.”
Best Karate Classes near Gastonia, NC
2 of these schools are based in Gastonia; the others serve Gastonia from Charlotte (20 mi), Belmont (8 mi) and Lincolnton (16 mi).
3 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Shunpookan Aikido
Leadership Martial Arts
“I have been going here for over 4 years, and have enjoyed each and every moment of my time at the dojo.”
Checkmat Charlotte
“I dropped in during a work trip to the area and found Professor Allen and the folks training at Checkmat Charlotte to be welcoming, kind, and knowledgeable.”
ATA Steele Creek
“Kids are on the spectrum and they work wonders with My kids.”
NC Budo
“They are trying very hard to continue to make the place the best of the best and i love the effort!”
Karate schools listed for Gastonia, NC 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: Gastonia, NC
9 of the 10 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 727 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 3 are open on Saturdays. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 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 Gastonia 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.
360 Taekwondo Academy
“Mr Rinaldo and his instructors do a great job recognizing your abilities and always instruct so that you are working toward your best potential .”
King Tiger Tae Kwon Do Belmont
“Again (and I can't say this enough) Shin has been able to use occupational therapy techniques to help kids with difficulties and has been a wonder to watch and be involved with.”
Saga Combat Systems
“If you're looking for a good workout, a chance to learn how to protect yourself, or just love good fellowship, this is the place.”
Academy Of Kempo
“This is the place to learn a true, extremely practical Martial Art.”
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