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Island Jiu Jitsu
“By far the most no-gi sessions I could find for those who prefer that.”
Best Karate Classes in Honolulu, HI
14 schools listed · 5 in Honolulu · 9 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Honolulu and several other cities.
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Team Papakolea Jiu-Jitsu Academy
“I first came in with zero jiu jitsu experience and was a little nervous and anxious because I didn't know what to expect but everybody was very friendly and welcoming .”
Burton Richardson's Jeet Kune Do Unlimited
“I had the chance to train with him for a number of years and his technique and passion is second to none!”
International Karate Federation
“As the children progress in their belts, they are given the role of being examples and leaders for the lower belts and I have seen how this helps to build confidence and discipline in both of my kids.”
Smart Karate
“They learn not every thing comes easy, to work hard to achieve and even you fail the first time to take pride in their effort and keep working until they reach their goals.”
Kachi Karate Honolulu
Karate schools listed for Honolulu, HI fill the 14 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: Honolulu, HI
5 of the 14 schools we list are based in Honolulu; the other 9 serve Honolulu from towns including Urban Honolulu (3 mi), Aiea (8 mi) and Kailua (8 mi). 12 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 116 reviews; 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. 9 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 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 Honolulu first?
An email address is published by 7 of the 14 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.
Hawaii Shotokan Karate
“One of the most traditional karate dojo in Honolulu.”
Urban Kung Fu
“Tremendously helpful to people who needs real life practical self-defense courses and exercises.”
Kajukenbo Self-Defense Institute
Japan International Karate Center
“It's amazing that teachers and staffs can quickly memorize each student's names.”
Knight's Isshin-Ryu Karate & Kobudo LLC
“As a parent of a Little Dragons student I can say this is the best dojo we have ever been a part of.”
Hawaii Elite Taekwondo Academy Inc
“Master G is firm but fair and teaches each student at their own level!”
Mililani Karate
Victory Martial Arts & Fitness
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