Best Karate Classes in New York, NY
18 schools listed · all 18 in New York · 16 open weekends · all 18 rated 4.5+
Supreme Martial Arts Upper East Side
Modern Martial Arts
Fabulous & Fearless
Ronin Athletics MMA NYC
Krav Maga Experts
Karate schools listed for New York, NY fill the 18 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 York, NY
All 18 schools we list here are in New York itself. We have 38 schools in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 18. The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,095 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (84%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 15 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 18 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 7 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.
Can I email karate schools listed for New York first?
An email address is published by 13 of the 18 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.
Next Evolution Martial Arts & Kioto BJJ
Ultimate Gym NYC
Martial Arts Family Studio
Square Circle New York
Harmony By Karate
Tiger Strong NYC
International Martial Arts Center
Pouncing Tigers
Bo Law Kung Fu
Ueshiro Midtown Karate Dojo
Chinese Hawaiian Kenpo Academy
Tactical Studies Group
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in New York
- “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
- “Great dojo to learn. They are welcoming and very open to new students.” — from a review of Supreme Martial Arts Upper East Side
- “My son has become more confident, focused, assertive and disciplined since he started taking karate classes.” — from a review of Karate-Do Ken Wa Kan
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.