Judo Center of Lancaster
“After only 4-5 weeks my child was more confident and to my EXTREME joy, he stood up to his bully and did so in a way I was proud of, with quiet strength and dignity.”
Best Karate Classes near Lancaster, PA
3 of these schools are based in Lancaster; the others serve Lancaster from towns including York (23 mi), Gap (16 mi) and Elizabethtown (17 mi).
6 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Second Nature Self Defense Options
“Crystal is a fantastic teacher, we appreciate her so much!”
Bushi and Brush
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.”
Brandywine Martial Arts Academy
“My son absolutely adores coming here and can't wait each Tuesday and Thursday for his class.”
Kim's Karate
“The masters are always so patient with the kids and really help them to understand each and every move.”
Karate schools listed for Lancaster, PA 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: Lancaster, PA
9 of the 10 schools on this page have a rating, from 3.7 to 5.0 across 265 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. We have a website on file for 9 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 Lancaster first?
An email address is published by 7 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.
Lebanon Isshinryu Karate School
“Been going for years now always a great time you learn so many things and the Sensei's are always helping out.”
Fighting Dragons
“Owner Shawn Liskey is not only in the karate hall of fame and a fantastic martial arts instructor, but is also a local hero.”
Lancaster Shotokan Karate Club
“Great for kids, teens, adults, and even old folks like me!”
Paul's American Kenpo Karate
“We started out bringing my daughter but we like it so much we started going ourselves.”
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