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Korean Karate Center
“Excellent, it's helped Jax focus on all areas especially for school and they make it a fun and positive experience.”
Best Karate Classes near Lakewood, OH
1 of these schools is based in Lakewood; the others serve Lakewood from towns including North Olmsted (7 mi), Strongsville (12 mi) and Elyria (17 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Hurricane Jiu Jitsu
- Competition
- BJJ
- Traveling
“Between the clean, non-problematic, casual yet competitive environment and the competition record I feel like I've found the Holy Grail of BJJ in Cleveland”
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Horizon ATA Martial Arts
- Party
- Karate
- Adhd
“The instructors were fabulous with the kids (all were 4-6 years old), pizza was provided, the table was all set up with plates and table cloth when we got there.”
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Inspire Martial Arts
“The instuctors are encouraging and knowledgeable with novice students, which makes all of the difference in the world when first being exposed to martial arts.”
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Strong Style MMA and Training Center
- Athletes
- Facility
- Wrestling
“You can't help but to feel like a Champion training amongst Champions with the Westside Barbell affiliation as well as the Champion fighters that call Strong Style home.”
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JK Kang Taekwondo
“Now my son is steps away from achieving his second degree black belt and my daughter is working her way towards her black belt after already receiving her Little Tigers BB🥋”
Karate schools listed for Lakewood, 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: Lakewood, OH
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,588 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (84%) and communication (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 2 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 Lakewood first?
An email address is published by 15 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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Brooklyn Kung Fu/ U.S. Shuai Chiao Kung Fu Academy
“As I said, from day one, Jessica and sifu were welcoming, and through the four years there my children were in class with kids from all different kinds of backgrounds.”
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Riverview Martial Arts & Fitness
“I always feel welcome when I go there and I always leave class with new insights and understandings that can be applied to all the different areas of my daily life.”
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Mr. Dee's Karate Academy
- Child Abuse
“Dee is a fantastic teacher and just an all around great person, I have seen him work miracles on children with a tough time focusing, following direction and just listening in general.”
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Tracy's Karate
- Classes
- Self Defense
“See, Martial Arts is not just for Self Defense, it's also for Self Discovery & Self Improvement; and it can be applied in everything we do, on a daily basis 😀👍🏼💪🏼”
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J. R. Miller Martial Arts
- Environment
- Learn
- Judo
“The quality of instruction is top notch, and the personal investment the masters make towards each and every student creates an atmosphere of respect, acceptance, and striving towards personal best.”
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Avon Lake ATA
- Confidence
- Skills
- Discipline
“What started out as something for my son to do in order to have an outlet during Covid has turned into a passion of his and my husband and I have even started classes.”
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Jeff Ellis'international Karate Centers
“I asked what the benefits of karate lessons were for children, and he told me that the main benefits were increase self esteem, focus, and self discipline.”
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A A Kenpo Karate
“Truly the type of people that should be helping mould or kids into good well rounded citizens.”
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Great Lakes Martial Arts
“Highly recommend this school if you're looking for quality instruction.”
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Tracy's Karate Studio
“Master Ken is an amazing instructor and is great with my son.”
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Endrizzi's Martial Arts
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Hickey Karate Center
“Sending my kid to Hickey Karate center is incredibly exciting...”
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Zahand's Martial Arts
“When we first started with Zahands I thought I was just getting my daughter signed up for karate classes but from the moment we walked in the door I realized it was so much more than that.”
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Top Level Martial Arts
“The frequent communications help us to work with our child to reinforce the values that are being covered, and the coaches even let us know personally how our child is doing.”
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Twinsburg Karate Institute (Tki)
- Skills
- Discipline
- Class
“I've been to many dojo's and dohjangs and this place is by and large the best at fostering an environment of learning with a perfect balance of seriousness and fun.”
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Karate For Kids
- Parent
- Skills
- Confidence
“They are great with the children, keeping them interested in the activities while offering 30 minute classes- perfect for the attention span for that age group.”
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Okinawa Karate Of Twinsburg
- Sensei
“Brandon is a subject matter expert and can always be counted on to take the time with a student to help them understand the "why behind the what" of what they are learning.”
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Doyle's American Karate Academy
- Boys
- Learning
- Kickboxing
“Doyle is not only a professional but is an amazing martial artist who holds a 7th degree black belt in American Kenpo Karate from Senior Grand Master Richard "Huk" Planas.”
Karate Training Services in Lakewood, OH Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$77
Maximum cost
$358
National Average
$103
Avg Per Hour Rates
$46
$82
$184
Average price range is based on 282 cost profiles
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