Aikido Shuurin Dojo
“Was very favorably impressed with their methods.”
Best Karate Classes in Omaha, NE
15 schools listed · 14 in Omaha · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Apex Martial Arts
“My firstborn has shown a noticeable improvement in his ability to focus and, I've noticed that my youngest is more disciplined/better behaved when we attend classes more frequently.”
Premier Combat Center
“Great place to learn how to defend your self and lose weight and staff and instructors are so nice and fun to talk to and communication is amazing here”
Championship Martial Arts
“Every single instructor that I've watched work with dozens of little dragons at a time are absolute saints for their patience.”
Master Kim's World Class Taekwondo
“My 11-year-old is participating in the leadership team, my 6-year-old is more confident and focused than ever, and my 4-year-old, while just getting started, is already showing a lot of growth as well.”
Elite Cheer
“Our family has been with Elite for several years and expect to be for many more years.”
Karate schools listed for Omaha, NE 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: Omaha, NE
14 of the 15 schools we list are based in Omaha; the other one serves Omaha from Papillion (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 658 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (88%) and value (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills" and "atmosphere". 14 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 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 book a karate trial online with schools listed for Omaha?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 5 of the 15 schools. When you book, say your age and whether you have trained before, since the beginner group and the main class are often different hours. Confirm which one you are walking into.
American School of Karate & Judo on Industrial
“The instructors have had a very good influence on my son, not only with his karate skills, but also in regards to respect and self discipline.”
Dojo Omaha
“I feel safe, I learn a lot and my confidence grows with every class I attend.”
Steiner Academy Of Martial Arts
“I've been taking classes as an adult at Steiner Academy of Martial Arts for almost 18 months and I can't recommend it enough.”
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Mick Doyle's Kickboxing and Fitness Center
“The wealth of knowledge and experience here with all the instructors is second to none!”
Zanshin Martial Arts
“We enrolled him in Taekwondo at Zanshin and in just a few weeks he is listening better and doing what is asked of him because Master Dan set that goal for him.”
Heartland Family Karate Omaha
“Sensei Rick along with all the other Sensei's work so well with kids and adults of all ages.”
Omaha Traditional Martial Arts
“After having ACL surgery, I was able to come back to class and modify my workout to fit my recovery needs.”
San-Mai Martial Arts
“The extremely qualified teachers (black belts all of them, some masters), go above and beyond—they seem to really care that the children actually learn tangible skills and improve on those skills, while still having fun.”
Caldwell's Shin Ryu Kan Martial Arts Instute
“Everyone shows respect and care for each other, setting the bar for physical training just a little higher, but with respect for one's physical capacity and the safety of all.”
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What students and parents say about schools in Omaha
- “Gifted, patient, and always positive/affirming instruction. My son is making steady progress, and also learning confidence and respect.” — from a review of Master Kim's World Class Taekwondo
- “Clean and very safe training environment. Lots of one-on-one training with black belt instructors and highly capable and well trained San-Mai students.” — from a review of San-Mai Martial Arts
- “Sensei also imparts plenty of knowledge surrounding the culture and history of karate, so you really feel immersed in the craft.” — from a review of Championship Martial Arts
- “The instructors are patient, which is a gift when working with high energy kiddos .” — from a review of Omaha Traditional Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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