Rolles Gracie Academy
“The instructors and all the students have been incredibly helpful, insightful and fun!”
Best Karate Classes near Old Bridge, NJ
3 of these schools are based in Old Bridge; the others serve Old Bridge from towns including Matawan (4 mi), Middletown (12 mi) and Staten Island, NY (15 mi).
14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 26, 2026
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Mountain Martial Arts Goju Ryu Karate
“It has helped me remain active while learning the subtle nuances of Gojuru karate from Sensei Mark Kapel and the seniors.”
Old Bridge ATA Martial Arts
“Great martial arts school, staff is friendly, it's always clean, and it's a great environment for both kids and adults to train!”
US Black Belt Martial Arts
“All the instructors show a passion for teaching and ensuring each kid has the attention they need.”
Brill's Karate
“The senseis are very nice, and it's the place where I truly fit in and can be myself!!!!”
THE BMA Dojo
“They are very flexible and provide a very friendly environment at the same time they maintain the quality of teaching.”
Karate schools listed for Old Bridge, NJ 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: Old Bridge, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,592 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise communication (91%), professionalism (83%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "skills" and "atmosphere". 14 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Old Bridge 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.
Renzo Gracie Jiu Jitsu
“Outstanding organization, great culture with depth of knowledge and a legendary lineage.”
Master Curry Karate Jujutsu Ryu ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️ ️
“His dedication to his students and love of the martial arts is second to none.”
Empower Martial Arts of Aberdeen & Matawan
“I used to drag my oldest to school everyday, now he wakes up by himself, has a shower and makes his own breakfast.”
Ambition Martial Arts
“The teachers have been welcoming and patient with my son who is very shy in group settings.”
Somerset Taekwondo
“She loves practicing what she learns during class at home and enjoys telling others what she knows.”
Master Nick's Karate
“Master Nick's karate program is wonderful because he teaches children to work hard and have fun without immediately receiving something in return for their efforts.”
Staten Island Judo Jujitsu Dojo
“Great place if you are looking to get in shape as well as learn stand up and ground games not only for self defense but for competition as well.”
Art Beins Karate & Kickboxing
“I am watching the growth of my son's skills in martial arts and more importantly, his confidence in himself increases as he faces new challenges in class.”
Elite Martial Arts Academy
“Since my son started his class he has been showing great respect towards his day to day action and generating more self confidence.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Old Bridge
- “5 stars for ATA and the instructors. My son loves coming to karate and has gained so much confidence in himself.” — from a review of Old Bridge ATA Martial Arts
- “Another special thing about this dojo is the sense of community we've formed.” — from a review of Mountain Martial Arts Goju Ryu Karate
- “All in all I would recommend (and have recommended many times) Brill's to anyone looking for a Karate school that is fun and has a great family atmosphere.” — from a review of Brill's Karate
- “From discipline, to confidence, to strength, to the opportunity to better himself every day, Master Nick’s has given our son so many tools to take with him throughout his life.” — from a review of Master Nick's Karate
- “They give students guidance but also let them make mistakes so that they can develop independence and confidence.” — from a review of Art Beins Karate & Kickboxing
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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