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Best Karate Classes near Mount Vernon, NY
1 of these schools is based in Mount Vernon; the others serve Mount Vernon from towns including New York (16 mi), Queens (11 mi) and Bronx (5 mi).
23 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Steve Sohn's Krav Maga Training Center
“The best place that you comment in your feel so good every time the person the staff they work in there they must Best Steve I have almost 6 years in this place and I feel so great I do keep boxing extremely with the best Steve Enjoying every class i...”
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Karate-Do Ken Wa Kan
- Life
- Learn
- Adult
“Shihan, the founder, explains how the body works for any single move — you are not asked to perform moves mechanically but naturally, and she will show you how.”
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Supreme Martial Arts Upper East Side
- Studio
- Structure
- Masters
“One of most friendly masters I met and such a welcoming classes : I do caregiver for kids Griffin Rapp and I totally love it and he got his first trophy after breaking wood plate 😂 that makes me feel like watching karate movie and my kids is over joy...”
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Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts
- Son
- Parents
- Team
“There are such wonderful instructors that help during class and they all do such a wonderful job explaining what to do, also Master Na is such an amazing teacher.”
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Baxter Karate Dojo
- Sensei
- Abilities
- Discipline
“Our son loves attending his classes and looks forward to participating in competitions, where he has already started winning medals for his abilities in kata and sparring, all due to the instruction he receives from such great teachers at the dojo.”
Karate schools listed for Mount Vernon, NY 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: Mount Vernon, NY
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,701 reviews; 15 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 (95%), quality (85%) and communication (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 22 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 4 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 9 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.
When are karate dojos listed for Mount Vernon busiest?
Busy-times charts appear on 6 of the 24 listings. They show Saturdays around midday as the busiest and Sunday mornings 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.
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Delgado Karate
- Teach
- Atmosphere
- Learn
“Summer Camp there is awesome you get to go on awesome trips and the instructors are really nice Plus they have there own transportation so you don't have to take boring train rides”
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Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“The school is home to several black belts and many high ranking competitors that give anyone stepping on the mats several different perspectives to bjj as both a competitive hobby and a martial art used for self defense.”
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Modern Martial Arts
- Management
- Son
- BJJ
“It's annoying because then you'd end up standing for a whole class or you get yourself a folded chair and put in the different spot but the only place to put the chair is in front of the men's room.”
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Fabulous & Fearless
- Empowering
- Lessons
- Informative
“I learned and practiced very good, useful and practical self defense actions and I feel more confident and prepared for any situation which could happen.”
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Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“Jerry is an amazing, patient teacher and he clearly loves what he does — help children have stronger cores, can defend themselves all while teaching them solid principles.”
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Nomad Kali & Combat Fitness: Pekiti Tirsia Kali
- Environment
- Sensei
- Learn
“Tried multiple places with my children, but nothing stuck; and I must say that I have never seen my children show such enthusiasm and love for something until now.”
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Goshin Ryu Martial Arts & Fitness
“I neep help”
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Breakthrough Martial Arts
- Son
- Senpai
- Motivated
“Had to leave before grappling was going to be taught 😭 Senpai rob is an amazing instructor who guides you and is there to help correct you and effectively teach effective martial arts.”
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Taecole Tae Kwon Do & Fitness
- Summer Camp
- Self Control
- Skills
“I have been going here since I was 5 it this is a great place to learn how to defend your self and everyone including the staff is very nice and respectful.”
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Team Prospect Martial Arts
“The team is very skilled, knowledgeable, and supportive and pushes everyone to go beyond our limits day in and day out to bring ourselves to our full potential.”
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Ronin Athletics MMA NYC
- Intimidating
- Seminar
- University
“The gym is located in a clean, welcoming space right near Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan in the shadows of the Chrysler and Empire State Buildings.”
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Strong Martial Arts
- Bored
- Skills
- Taekwondo
“I catch him practicing his skills at all sorts of random moments throughout the day: waiting in line at the grocery store, for the bus, in the kitchen while I'm cooking, etc...”
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Cornerstone Thai Boxing
- Healthy
- Technique
- Sparring
“I've taken it a few times and though the high intensity of the class remains the same, I honestly feel my self getting stronger and improving with every class!!!”
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Krav Maga Experts
- Fitness
- Studio
- Train
“You will learn techniques to deal with all sorts of situations- knife defenses, choke releases, wrist releases, multiple attackers- while standing, sitting or lying down.”
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The Dojo
- Sensei
- Discipline
- Self Defense
“Sensei Dan stresses the value of defense and attacking only as a last measure to protect ones' values and clan to enshrine a higher aspiration in defending the meek amongst us.”
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Next Evolution Martial Arts & Kioto BJJ
- Adults
- Jiu-Jitsu
- Respect
“I believe the price includes all three available Martial Arts programs for as many times as they're offered, and for my family it's a matter of proximity and convenience as well.”
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Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Northern Valley NJ
- Class
- Mat
- Belt
“Learning something new can be very intimidating and I never once felt judged about not understanding something even after asking the same question time after time.”
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Butch's Boxing & MMA
- Weight
- Teen
- Respectful
“I ESPECIALLY appreciate one of the instructors, Amanda, who went out of her way to make sure I was doing exercises in a safe manner to further prevent anymore damage to my wrists.”
Karate Training Services in Mount Vernon, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$83
Maximum cost
$384
National Average
$110
Avg Per Hour Rates
$50
$88
$198
Fair price range is based on 295 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Mount Vernon
- “My kids love learning karate here! The teachers, Kwame and Robert, help them learn new skills, gain confidence, improve focus, and self discipline while having a good time.” — from a review of Breakthrough Martial Arts
- “The senseis (all of them, including Hugo, Emilio, Augusto, and David) have given my daughter the self-confidence and self-control to see her through countless ups and downs at school and with friends.” — from a review of Karate-Do Ken Wa Kan
- “Such a great place to give my child the confidence and discipline he receives with every class.” — from a review of Next Evolution Martial Arts & Kioto BJJ
- “I've seen the focus and confidence that it has given my daughter.” — from a review of Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
- “We are very thankful to Master Na and his team for helping Gia through these years in the best way possible and for being very patient with her.” — from a review of Master Na's Traditional Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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