Glovers Martial Arts Academy
“It has been a couple years and I still remember most of what y'all taught me.”
Best Karate Classes near Hendersonville, NC
2 of these schools are based in Hendersonville; the others serve Hendersonville from towns including Asheville (18 mi), Arden (11 mi) and Candler (18 mi).
5 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Hendersonville Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo
“I have been to many other Dojos and the other Dojos usually have one or two Sensei, but this Dojo may have any where to 8 to 10 Sensei on any given night.”
American Top Team Asheville
“I felt so comfortable and welcomed, the coach is amazing and does such a good job explaining things.”
Asheville Academy of Taekwondo
“Great group of guys and girls, joined immediately started training same day .”
Asheville Shuri-Ryu Karate-Do Kai
“We are so glad to have found Karl Wagner and Asheville Shuri-ryu Karate-do Kai.”
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Rogue Combat Club
“I told myself that I would hate the first week or two because I was out of shape but it was the total opposite the instructors are great and same with the overall vibe.”
Karate schools listed for Hendersonville, 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: Hendersonville, NC
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 589 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 5 are open on Saturdays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 22 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 5 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 Hendersonville first?
An email address is published by 9 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.
Blue Ridge Taekwondo of East Asheville
“Everyone has been extremely kind and we love the class tenants of courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self control and indomitable spirit!”
Double Edge Self Defense
“He breakdowns myths versus facts and brings you thru real life situations step by step training you mentally & physically to be on alert react know how to follow thru.”
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Hurricane Martial Arts Center
“Very hands on and They actually care about those who enter the dojo.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Hendersonville
- “Been at the dojo for 4 years now and I loved every minute of it.” — from a review of Glovers Martial Arts Academy
- “This is such a fantastic place. My daughter loves learning karate here.” — from a review of Hendersonville Shorin-Ryu Karate Dojo
- “Great atmosphere, great pace, great people. I would give it more stars if it was possible!” — from a review of Rogue Combat Club
- “My timid 8yo who lacked self confidence is absolutely loving every second of karate at Hurricane!” — from a review of Hurricane Martial Arts Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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