Quest Martial Arts Academy
“I used to be a student at this place till I got my black belt, But while I was there I learned something I wouldn't forget: Self defense, this place is great for learning self defense.”
Best Karate Classes in Miami, FL
24 schools listed · 20 in Miami · 18 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
American Karate Institute
“Great group of trainers and staff in general, they teach mixed martial arts and also discipline and good human values, very satisfied and happy to enroll my son with them.”
American Karate Academy #1 Mma/Karate School in Miami
“One of the things I love the most about AKA is that is a martial arts program it doesn't concentrate just in one of martial arts, but teaches a little bit of every martial art technique.”
OIS Emeth Krav Maga USA
“Educational experience, I found you to be totally professional You've taught me to respect the gun, my surroundings and confidence I highly recommend anyone who's looking to learn to shoot to use you”
Moti Horenstein's Krav-Maga & MMA
“Master Horenstein is place to learn to improve yourself in many difference ways while you also learn to defend yourself and improving your overall physical and mental health.”
South Miami Martial Arts
“My oldest child is learning to focus and keep attending to the task at hand, while developing her leadership qualities, while my younger girl is becoming more confident and assertive.”
Karate schools listed for Miami, 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: Miami, FL
20 of the 24 schools we list are based in Miami; the other 4 serve Miami from North Miami Beach (10 mi), North Miami (8 mi) and Miami Lakes (11 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,014 reviews; 13 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 (97%), communication (80%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 18 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 18 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 7 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 Miami?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 7 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.
Ktma Taekwondo Martial Arts
“This is the best taekwondo school I have ever tried, I have been at K-TMA Martial Arts for two years and I can tell you that it is the best that has ever happened to me in my life.”
World Class Martial Arts Taekwondo
“He creates an environment that is both challenging and supportive, encouraging all his students to be their best while ensuring we feel comfortable and motivated.”
Family Martial Arts Academy
“Family Martial Arts in Sunset is one of those very special places, the attention to each students needs, and the level of care the whole staff provides is an experience like no other.”
CTX Martial Arts
“Excellent martial arts school, very professional and dedicated, giving confidence to young people and children to face the challenges of this generation with a lot of respect and discipline.”
After School / Barak Martial Arts / Summer Camp
“I highly recommend them, they are the best at what they do👌👏 my son is the happiest with them I feel great peace of mind when leaving my son in their care 😃😊 …”
Better Families Through Tae Kwon Do
“When you go to Better Families Through Tae Kwon Do you feel like a family member, you get to meet different people I started to make friends in my first few classes.”
WKF Fitness
“Since my son started at WKF, all his actions have changed for the better, his insecurities have improved and his psychologist, thank God, has discharged him.”
Integrity Martial Arts Country Walk
“Right combo of demanding physical training with a strong focus on the technics and mechanics behind every move (offense or defense), preserving traditional Taekwondo values”
C.o.b.r.a. Self Defense Miami
“They worked with us so professionally and even in the kick boxing class they took my lack of stamina into consideration and never pushed me to far (lol)!”
A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation
“All the teachers, and I don't have to mention names because they are all of them, are excellent; I think that the academy has very prestigious instructors, they have different methods and styles, which leads to even more complete learning.”
Invincible Martial Arts
“" and after I filed a complaint about an employee on his phone he proceeded to beat him with said bamboo stick, ripped up his paycheck and condemned him to a week of unpaid hard labour.”
Team Taekwondo
“His way of teaching children is very good, he not only teaches them a sport but he teaches them discipline and a healthy lifestyle, and he knows how to motivate them to improve.”
Luis Victoria Karate Academy Inc.
“Excellent school, we enrolled my son when he was 4 years old and although children at this age do not have all the concentration and physical ability, the teacher has had the patience and rigor to add him to the class.”
Brickell Karate
“Who really want their children to learn respect, discipline and karate, thank you teacher Jorge for your Apollo, for my son he is helping me so much to feel confident in himself and to respect and be consistent in what he likes, thank you very much t...”
White Tiger & Dragon Martial Arts
“My daughter goes 2-3 days a week after school and can change days easily as her schedule requires, and has the option of taking classes at 3:30 or 4:30 if homework or after school studying pops up.”
Martial Arts System (Kendall Hammocks)
“Perfect place to bring your kids, the school is very strict with kids respecting and becoming responsible for their actions, but all is enforced in a very relaxed environment.”
Okinawa Karate Gōjū Style
“Get ready to learn and grow as an individual, whether you're a white belt or black belt.”
Miami Shotokan Karate Club
“Japan Karate Association (JKA) Training and Instructors”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in Miami
- “I also have to give them credit for building a dojo that everyone feels like family and hold great community events for all of us to participate in.” — from a review of American Karate Academy #1 Mma/Karate School in Miami
- “Thank you so much for helping my daughter to become a confident little girl.” — from a review of South Miami Martial Arts
- “Sensei Carol and her team are professional and caring and deeply committed to the dojo and the larger community.” — from a review of White Tiger & Dragon Martial Arts
- “Great atmosphere in the dojo and the senseis are very knowledgeable and experienced.” — from a review of A. Kolychkine Judo Foundation
- “Best dojo ever. I have been there for 5 years and I have enjoyed every part of it.” — from a review of Okinawa Karate Gōjū Style
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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