Authentic Karate Training Center
“We chose this dojo because they were upfront with their prices when we first called.”
Best Karate Classes near Malden, MA
These schools serve Malden from nearby bases in towns including Cambridge, Woburn and Boston.
15 schools listed · 1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Apex Defense Waltham
“For someone who has never done any kind of martial arts nor have been very athletic growing up, I have been having a lot of fun learning and making progress in the classes.”
Pedro's Judo Center
“It's done a lot for his confidence and would recommend to all my friends with young kids.”
Brazilian Martial Arts Center
“With all the technical knowledge and seriousness of this school, the instructors are trying their best to form a community.”
Boston Budo
“She participated in two Boston Budo tournament and won two 1st place trophies and four medals.”
Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts
“My son is on the autism spectrum and they are wonderful with him!”
Karate schools listed for Malden, MA fill the 15 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: Malden, MA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,162 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (83%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "community" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
When are karate dojos listed for Malden busiest?
Busy-times charts appear on 5 of the 15 listings. They show Saturday mornings as the busiest and weekdays around midday as the quietest. A quiet slot on the chart can mean a small class with plenty of correction, or a night the dojo is closed.
Florian Martial Arts Center
“This gym trains hard, teaches the moves with a deep understanding of the position and techniques, and does so all in a family friendly manner!”
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
“Rolls were very tough but under control and respectful.”
K i Salem Martial Arts
“My son loves to be in the after school this is a great place for the kids to learn discipline and at the same time have fun learning karate, kick boxing, Ju jitsu do homework, art and crafts, the staff are really nice, is hard to find a good after school and i really recommend this one.”
Bushido Martial Arts Academy
“They are teaching the children karate and real-life strategies to protect themselves but also how to be honorable.”
Ku's Taekwondo Academy
“Master Ku didn't just taught them the techniques but also teach them How to be a better person and be respectful at home and everywhere they go.”
Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts
“I've been to a few different dojos over the years and I'm very impressed with this one.”
CW Taekwondo at Boston
“It all began when we enrolled our 4-year-old daughter in the Little Tiger classes, and now, at 12, she's a Junior Black Belt who eagerly attends classes twice a week and even takes joy in teaching the younger ones.”
Focus Martial Arts
“Besides your regular karate program they study a curriculum of ethics and values that is my favorite part of the experience.”
American Martial Arts Center
“It has been great seeing the kids grow in their skills and self confidence over the years.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Malden
- “Authentic Karate has been a godsend. My son loves going, never once complains about going, and the instruction is second to none.” — from a review of Authentic Karate Training Center
- “Bobby and his father are great with the kids; teaching them about karate, confidence, discipline and community.” — from a review of Bushido Martial Arts Academy
- “Attended a 7am no-gi class. Instructor was very friendly and active in coaching the class during drills.” — from a review of Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
- “My son looks forward to karate each week and talks about it non stop, so we’re hoping he earns a black belt here someday.” — from a review of Authentic Karate Training Center
- “Kids have a lot of fun here and in the meantime, the karate here help them increase their confidence!” — from a review of Bushido Martial Arts Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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