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Kim Studio of Tae Kwon Do
- Confidence
“It was great, getting better every day.”
Best Karate Classes near Harrisburg, PA
2 of these schools are based in Harrisburg; the others serve Harrisburg from towns including Mechanicsburg (8 mi), York (23 mi) and Palmyra (16 mi).
11 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Korean Integrated Martial Arts (Kimado)
- Classes
- Learn
- Respect
“It is a great family place, the other students are welcoming and Master Eric is great teacher, making the class fun and exciting for the kids while they learn at the same time.”
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West Shore Academy of Martial Arts
- Skills
- Cardio
- Kick Boxing
“They are incredibly skilled and have big hearts.”
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Transformation Martial Arts
“Kathy and her instructors are patient, knowledgable on the art and accommodate her small stature - the years of experience with children are very apparent at this center.”
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Villari's Self Defense Center
“Master Brian is the best, he is incredibly nice, and will have patience with you no matter what, if u are doing the technique/strike incorrectly he will demonstrate how to do the technique/strike correctly.”
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Integrity Kombative Arts
- Sensei
- Learn
“Knowing that Sensei Eric won't teach any useless technique for technique sake, but has actually used what you are learning is what makes this school a must for any serious martial artist.”
Karate schools listed for Harrisburg, PA fill the 24 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: Harrisburg, PA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 363 reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 9 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 12 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 email karate schools listed for Harrisburg first?
An email address is published by 12 of the 24 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.
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Min's Karate Academy
- Confidence
- Lessons
- Adult
“My girls have been with them for four years now and I cannot say enough about how I like the way they teach one to end a confrontation as fast as it begins.”
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Central Pennsylvania Martial Arts Academy
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Fear Knot Martial Arts
“My child loves the pre ninja class!”
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Dillsburg Karate Academy
- Black Belt
- Attention
- Knowledge
“Dillsburg karate academy goes above and beyond to teach their students, they are great instructors with knowledgeable experience that spends a lot of time teaching the kids and making sure no one falls behind.”
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Hanshido Karate
“The instructor care about each student and want to help them thrive!”
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O'Donnell's School of Karate
“I've attended karate here for over 15 years and it was one of the best activities my parents had me involved with as a kid.”
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Self-Defense Academy
- Skills
- Discipline
- Teaching
“The youngest, currently, can't get there fast enough for sparring, spending time with new friends and challenging himself with his new moves against his 'opponents'.”
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Keystone X Fitness & Martial Arts
- Environment
- Respect
- Tai Chi
“Really good program and fitness amazing coaches and helps you out a lot physically and mentally and is all around just a fun place to workout and train hard”
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Dover Dragons Tae Kwon Do
- Parents
- Confidence
- Classes
“Looked for over a year for somewhere that felt special and fitting for our son.”
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Kim's Karate
“My son starts their classes today, and had his first tryout yesterday and I just really appreciate how the Teacher is able to grab and maintain the students attention, and how he's able to politely but firmly redirect attention when needed.”
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Chosen Martial Arts Academy
- Self Defense
- Karate
- Belt
“With class offerings including Tang Soo Do (Korean Karate), Tai Chi, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Hapkido, Master Hicks offers training opportunities for individuals of all ages.”
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Deangelis Martial Arts
“This is a great class to introduce your young child to discipline, respect, and self-confidence.”
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York Shotokan Karate & Mixed Martial Arts
“If you are looking for a true martial arts experience that will help you or your child grow stronger on the inside and the outside, then this is the place.”
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UTA Karate Manchester LLC
- Respect
- Honor
- Belt
“I am writing this testimonial to express my gratitude to Grand Master Klinedinst for the amazing job that he has done teaching and instructing our son Jordan, at his UTA Karate school in Manchester.”
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Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School
“My girls loved every moment there.”
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Fighting Dragons
“I am a student here, coming from another school, and highly recommend Fighting Dragons, not only for their Karate/Defense training, but their fitness training as well.”
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Ryukyu Kempo-Renken Kan
“We recently enrolled 2 of our children at the Ryukyu Kempo Renken Kan dojo at the Lebanon Valley Mall, and we are extremely happy with the level of training that our children have received!”
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Conquest Karate
- Informative
“She made the self-defense class interesting and fun with a lot of information.”
Karate Training Services in Harrisburg, PA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$77
Maximum cost
$357
National Average
$102
Avg Per Hour Rates
$46
$82
$184
Typical price range is based on 539 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Harrisburg
- “Outstanding dojo. My daughter loves it so much that I joined as well.” — from a review of Chosen Martial Arts Academy
- “This is a wonderful, family-owned, small business that focuses not only on karate, but also character development and the importance of community.” — from a review of Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School
- “My 5 year old daughter has been taking the karate class for 5 months now and has made huge improvements in behavior, discipline, and focus!” — from a review of Keystone X Fitness & Martial Arts
- “I highly recommend Kim’s Karate for anyone looking for karate lessons for their kids or themselves.” — from a review of Kim's Karate
- “This place is fantastic. My 3 kids participate in karate here and they absolutely love it.” — from a review of West Shore Academy of Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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