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Asian Arts Center Taekwondo School
- Respect
- Kickboxing
- Skills
“Now that the stomach issues are (mostly) taken care of, the lessons about focusing on the body and calming the mind seem to help whenever he starts to feel anxious.”
Best Karate Classes near Kettering, OH
1 of these schools is based in Kettering; the others serve Kettering from towns including Cincinnati (43 mi), Dayton (6 mi) and West Chester Township (28 mi).
18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Tama Martial Arts
“I have really grown to love and enjoy coming to TAMA, nowhere else in Dayton will you find multiple disciplines and cross training available, everywhere else I have been, it is all one fixed curriculum, I look forward to being here for a long time an...”
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Budokai Academy of Martial Arts Middletown
- Granddaughter
- Athletes
- Confidence
“Our son has absolutely loved his experiences here and has already gained so much confidence, in addition to having a lot of fun.”
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Ultimate Leadership Martial Arts HQ
- Goals
- Adult
- Respect
“I had been inactive for about 6 years and wanted to get back into it to stay in shape and because I missed it, I had some friends with kids enrolled and decided to check ULMA out.”
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Chung's Academy of Martial Arts
- Taekwondo
“My husband and I love that we can take classes together as a family instead of being split up as was the case in other martial arts programs that we visited.”
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Gi Yu Dojo
- Lessons
- Community
- Learn
“Combat martial art, fun, get in shape, feel great, build confidence, meet great people, be involved, learn new skills, learn from a great teacher, defend yourself and your loved ones.”
Karate schools listed for Kettering, OH 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: Kettering, OH
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 778 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (84%) and communication (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 17 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 13 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 book a karate trial online with schools listed for Kettering?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 5 of the 24 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.
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Ohio Budokan Martial Arts
“They are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to sharing asian culture with the Dayton area.”
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Taiyo Washin Ryu Karate
“Master Tajima is a Genuine Traditional karate Instructor that if you have the opportunity to train with him both the Karate and Life lessons you will learn from him will continually benefit you throughout your life !!!”
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Buckner Martial Arts
“There is a reason why Buckner wins Best of Parenting year after year, and I am so grateful for Buckner and the impact the instructors have had on my son and my family.”
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Karate Shorin
“She teaches kids not only karate moves but also mental toughness.”
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The Way Karate
- Leadership
- Learning
- Senseis
“I love that they teach life lessons along with their karate lesson”
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Shito-Kai Ohio
“This school has been an absolute pleasure, the instructor is extremely competent, patient yet keeps discipline and respect as top priorities, very well rounded in my opinion looking forward to more training here”
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Moo Duk Kwan Karate Temple
“Great teaching, good motivation,professional atmosphere”
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Bushido Dragons Karate
“Wouldn't go anywhere else best around”
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Nishime Martial Arts
- Learn
- Senseis
- Discipline
“Not only is it a lot of fun, good for the body and mind and developing self defense skills, the teachers understand special needs and create an inclusive environment for all.”
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Master Hannah's Pro Martial Arts
- Belt
- Motivated
- Learning
“It's been an amazing experience, we have tried soccer and dance and my daughter has never really had passion for extracurricular activities until we signed her up for Martial Arts with Master Hannah.”
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The Dojo Martial Arts
- Environment
- Black Belt
- Skills
“From classical techniques to a more modern day approach, the Dojo teaches students about various situations and how best to protect themselves and their loved ones while teaching students to have confidence.”
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Ultimate Leadership Martial Arts Cincinnati
- Lessons
- Discipline
- Learn
“Martial arts has such potential to build great character, perseverance, and determination - I watched my girls grow in remarkable ways thanks to their training!”
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Martial Arts America
- Discipline
- Son
- Confidence
“If you live in our area and are looking for something constructive for your child/children to get into, Martial Arts America - Milford is a good choice - and the first month and first uniform is FREE!!”
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Cincinnati Krav Maga
- Learn
- Self-Defense
- Skills
“Wonderful opportunity to learn practical self-defense skills and strategies, push your physical fitness to the next level, and enjoy an environment with a great family feel.”
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Sacan Martial Arts
- Learning
- Muay Thai
- Karate
“No matter if you're a beginner or experienced vet Sacan is the best gym in the Cincinnati Tri-State area to work/ add to your stand up game 100% Facts 👍🏼 👊🏼 …”
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Power Self-Defense Academy
- Son
“POWER Self-Defense Academy has been an amazing experience for my son.”
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Cincinnati Shotokan Karate-do
“Excellent Sensei”
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Japanese Karate-Do Shotokan
- Martial Arts
- Sensei
“Not only will you have a great experience fellowshipping and learning karate in the dojo, but there are also cross training sessions and special clinics held fairly regularly.”
Karate Training Services in Kettering, OH Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$79
Maximum cost
$367
National Average
$105
Avg Per Hour Rates
$48
$84
$189
Average price range is based on 404 cost profiles
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