Shaw Academy of Martial Arts
“Very friendly and comfortable atmosphere,with the greatest staff ever.”
Best Karate Classes near Lauderhill, FL
1 of these schools is based in Lauderhill; the others serve Lauderhill from towns including Plantation (3 mi), Fort Lauderdale (5 mi) and Coconut Creek (9 mi).
15 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Athlas Training Team
“There is a culture in the gym that emphasizes making one another better, lifting eachother up, and attention to detail makes for a challenging yet family like group of people who care about each other beyond just the training mats.”
Grant Campbell's USA Karate
“His class was amazing, covering a broad range of very practical skills and techniques, drills, and ideas that we can immediately apply, both during the current COVID-19 crisis and afterward, when life and training return to normal.”
Traditional Taekwondo Center of Davie
“My son has been training at Traditional Taekwondo Center at Davie since he was a 5-year-old, since 2018, and the positive impact on his life has been nothing short of incredible.”
Aikido Florida Aikikai
“Peter Bernath Shihan provides some of the highest caliber instruction I have encountered that is always clear and consistent, and all the instructors do an excellent job meeting those high standards.”
American Top Team
“I have been taking private lessons with Ryan and it has really helped especially since being a white belt means you are usually the one getting choked rather then doing the choking.”
Karate schools listed for Lauderhill, FL 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: Lauderhill, FL
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,802 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (88%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "skills". 15 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (CPR) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 4 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 Lauderhill first?
An email address is published by 16 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.
John Wai Martial Arts
“I highly recommend this place to just about anyone trying to learn a new craft while getting in a great workout, and also getting to meet the equally as great coaches and students in every class!”
YR Jiu Jitsu Team
“Sensei Yaniv is a mentor, a true friend and an absolute professional, Who makes sure that the atmosphere at the club is based on each person's growth, both as a person and a martial artist.”
Ultimate Kenpo Warriors
“Let me say this you cannot buy your belt in this school you have to earn it that's what I love about my brother in Kenpo and a friend Alex Perez and his family”
Level Up Taekwondo Davie
“Overall, I highly recommend this Taekwondo academy for anyone looking for a quality after-school program that combines fun, fitness, and valuable life skills.”
Karate America
“My son loves it and they really have a lot of patience when teaching the children and it is clear that they like what they do, they are very good, I recommend it!”
Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing Academy
“Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing Academy meets all of our needs including flexible class times, perfect class sizes, owners who care about their students and variety of classes.”
Universal Titan Taekwondo
“It's such a great family feeling and they all have a rich history and in depth knowledge of martial arts & self-defense; they teach my childen to learn from mistakes to become better people, I love the titan family and want to see my kids get to bl...”
Moti Horenstein's Krav-Maga & MMA
“Our daughter is enjoying her classes, she has improved tremendously in certain areas that she needed reinforcement, the dojo is clean, they are welcoming, safe environment, the instructors are amazing!”
Alliance JIU Jitsu Martial Arts
“This has to do with the instruction from Nei but to have your team mates take a minute to share and I mean really share something you might be having a problem with is truly special.”
Vagner Rocha Martial Arts
“I immediately got a feeling there are no fake promotions at this gym, even to blue belt, and everyone gets what they put in, something a lot of world class gyms lack.”
American Tigers Martial Arts
“My daughter loves American Tiger Martial Arts; she exercises; she learned skills in taekwondo, also about the culture, the discipline and she enjoy a lot the classes”
Lee Koon Hung Choy Lay Fut Kung Fu
“It was very important for my husband and I to incorporate traditional and cultural elements into our wedding and man did the entire lion dance team deliver!”
Coconut Creek Karate
“I had the opportunity to see the training a few times and was so impressed with the way Tom led a group with such variety of ages and levels that I enrolled myself :)”
Master Sang's TNT
“I recommend 100% Master Sang's academy, this is the place you're looking for if you want to achieve discipline, strength, focus, resistance with a lot of fun..”
The Academy of Martial Arts
“The whole program not only touches on physical development but also making kids aware of how to act right socially and also be aware of how to tackle danger with strangers.”
Gracie Barra Aventura Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defense
“Super recommended if you want to learn a new sport and techniques to defend yourself with professionals who will help you in everything, this is definitely the place!!”
Team Creek Martial Arts
“Absolutely a great trustworthy place for my kid, my son loves the classes, the parents night out, the summer/winter camps and so many other activities that they offer that goes beyond the classes.”
USK Karate
“Waters, the instructor at this location has a deep understanding for each child and manages to teach every child's individual needs with discipline, great care and charisma all at the same time!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Lauderhill
- “I have seen such amazing progress! His program has taught my son lessons well beyond specific karate moves.” — from a review of Grant Campbell's USA Karate
- “Since our 6yr old son started karate lessons last summer, his confidence and focus have improved dramatically.” — from a review of Karate America
- “USK Karate has taught my five year old respect, discipline, courage, confidence, health, and communication.” — from a review of USK Karate
- “Our son loves it. It has given him a sense of confidence and independence.” — from a review of The Academy of Martial Arts
- “My son loves Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing! They are thorough in their explanations, and patient with little ones learning new skills.” — from a review of Boca Raton Karate & Kickboxing Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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