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Costa's Tang Soo Do
“Best martial arts school there is.”
Best Karate Classes near New Bedford, MA
1 of these schools is based in New Bedford; the others serve New Bedford from towns including Somerset (13 mi), Fall River (9 mi) and Raynham (17 mi).
19 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Raynham Martial Arts Academy
- Sensei
“That's all I could ask for besides learning how to defend myself , and maybe learning the mythical inside reverse head over teapot spiral tornado kick haha.”
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Ustaekwondo
“I use it for self defense not self offensive that's what your learning there are 10 rules you have to remember and say how I know is I used to be part of Taekwondo The best School in Fall River”
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SBG East Coast
“The team operates to make everyone better- no one is left behind and everyone can really start classes right at this moment no matter what shape they are in.”
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Master Lee's U.s.taekwondo Academy
“Watching my daughter enjoy herself while she is learning how to have confidence in herself, listen better, have self-discipline, how to be a leader and never give up.”
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Danny Savery Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Teach
- Mat
- Train
“Whether you're a beginner or an experienced martial artist, you'll find the curriculum and instruction to be comprehensive, challenging, and incredibly rewarding.”
Karate schools listed for New Bedford, MA 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: New Bedford, MA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,328 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 19 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 5 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 New Bedford first?
An email address is published by 10 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.
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Regiment Training Center
- Area
- Environment
- Classes
“One of the best gyms I've ever trained at, unfortunately due to a change in my work location and schedule I can't train there anymore but if my situation ever changes I would go back in a heart beat.”
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East Taunton Kenpo Karate
“I have been taking classes here since September and the teaching staff has helped me fly through the ranks with classes 3 times a week and an amazing program!!”
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Fight Back Solutions
- Understanding
- Life
- Self-Defense
“Speaking from experience regarding Fight Back Solutions - the instructor Chris is highly trained and very knowledgeable in many different forms of self defense.”
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Montella's Karate Academy
“I was a student myself as a child under Shihan Chris and Shihan Wendy, now my girlfriend's child is a student and they are still just as amazing as they were to me.”
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Martial Arts and Fitness Institute
“Good place to go to if you are thinking about learning martial arts, lots of ways to defend yourself, and to also become a stronger and healthier person.”
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Kearneys American Karate
- Kickboxing
“The instructor Master Kearney is very knowledgeable and is always saying its not how fast you go or how many you can do just keep your form and go at your own pace.”
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USA Karate
“Awesome as always!”
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Don Rodrigues Karate Academy & CBR Kickboxing
“Our daughter is enjoying her experience and looks forward to weekly classes which have helped her with focus, improved coordination and great exercise in using up all that 8 yr old high octane energy.”
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Mu Han Total Martial Arts
- Masters
- Happy
- Discipline
“Master Oh, Dominic, Hannah, Katie and Stephanie are some of the best, most patient instructors and assistant instructors we have the pleasure of learning from!”
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Rocky Silva's American Karate
“He got my shy kindergartner to go from refusing to perform in front of her classmates to performing solo in front of a room full of parents in all of five weeks.”
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EP Martial Arts: Self-Defense and Fitness
- Learn
- Class
- Krav Maga
“Ep martial arts is a great club with friendly instructors, a fantastic place to bring your whole family to train, you can specialize in one style or many styles!”
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Lauzon Mixed Martial Arts
- Ninja
- Community
- BJJ
“Our family is involved in the Tiny Ninja, Viper, and adult BJJ and everyone feels the same at each level with the patient coaches and welcoming atmosphere.”
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The Pound Martial Arts Center
- Know
- Son
- Skills
“My teenage son started here 9 months ago and it has been amazing to see his progress, not just with his karate skills, but in his discipline, composure, and strength.”
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Villari's Martial Arts Center
“They offer a great variety of different classes, I especially enjoy the tai chi ones!”
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Main Street Martial Arts
- Mind
- Sword
- Aikido
“If you are only looking for an activity for your child or yourself, I woukd recommend you to enroll in a sport that would give you some sort of physical activity that you may be looking for.”
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Seven Stars Academy of Martial Arts
“It's a very good karate school.”
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RI Uechi Karate School
“Authentic Okinawan Karate Training!!”
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The Martial Arts Connection
“She has not loved every second of it (what kid loves hard work all the time?) but during those moments when she hated it the most, Miss Joyce and Mr Murphy have always been there to pick her back up, support her, give her new motivation, and the righ...”
Karate Training Services in New Bedford, MA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$87
Maximum cost
$405
National Average
$116
Avg Per Hour Rates
$53
$93
$209
Typical price range is based on 464 cost profiles
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