Esposito's Karate Fitness Center
“I can say that this has been an amazing experience for each of them in different ways and helped each of them develop confidence, focus and resilience!”
Best Karate Classes near Newton, MA
1 of these schools is based in Newton; the others serve Newton from towns including Boston (6 mi), Waltham (4 mi) and Cambridge (6 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Apex Defense Waltham
“The classes at Apex Defense have significantly boosted my self-defense skills, earning it a well-deserved 5-star rating.”
Brazilian Martial Arts Center
“Excellent professional coaches specially my master Chris he does an amazing job with us!”
Boston Budo
“He shows them what it is to not be able to do something then experience the joy of being able to do that same thing once they work hard at it.”
Modern Taekwondo Center
“I have two daughters who have been attending for the last two years and are always excited when it comes time for class.”
Florian Martial Arts Center
“Professor Keith and all the other instructors are excellent, and have helped improve my jiu jitsu tremendously.”
Karate schools listed for Newton, 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: Newton, MA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,096 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. 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; 12 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. All 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 11 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 Newton first?
An email address is published by 11 of the 15 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.
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
“They have excellent instructors and offer classes for all skill levels.”
One Step Beyond Martial Arts Training Center
“Fast forward to two classes a week (soon to be 4 😬), 2 belt tests and now a competition team/weapons (all dull, nothing sharp here), my boys couldn't be happier.”
Real Martial Arts
“I highly recommend if you're contemplating getting on the mat to learn a martial art you should swing by and inquire.”
Metro West Academy of Jiu-Jitsu
“Both of my kids love it and the people who work there are terrific :)”
Bushido Martial Arts Academy
“They are very accommodating and understanding and every interaction I have with them is a good one.”
Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts
“It's been amazing to watch them improve in their balance, coordination, discipline and confidence.”
United Shaolin Kempo Karate
“Paul is amazing and extremely knowledgeable!”
CW Taekwondo at Boston
“The staff have an encouraging, welcoming and positive approach that incorporate values of hard work, perserverance, teamwork and focus.”
American Martial Arts Center
“5-year-old daughter eagerly participated in the classes, a testament to the engaging and inclusive environment created by Coach Bobby and his team.”
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