Shotokan Karate Dojo International
“Very good place I recommend they have awesome teaching”
Best Karate Classes near Passaic, NJ
1 of these schools is based in Passaic; the others serve Passaic from towns including New York, NY (15 mi), Clifton (2 mi) and Paterson (4 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
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Karate-Do Ken Wa Kan
“Every single teacher (Sensei) are not only skilled but as importantly great human being.”
Supreme Martial Arts Upper East Side
“Just came in for a trial class and had so much fun that I ended up registering the same day.”
Elite Child Development Academy
“Under their guidance, our children have developed not only impressive physical skills, but also valuable life lessons in confidence, discipline, and perseverance.”
Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“If you want to learn Martial art and make new friends,that's the school you gotta try!”
Warriors Dojo
“Love the staff here, starting with Shihan Eddie ( a long time friend), Geselle, Sempai Angel and Travis, along with the rest of the teachers.”
Karate schools listed for Passaic, 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: Passaic, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,287 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), communication (86%) and quality (86%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 13 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 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 Passaic first?
An email address is published by 12 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.
Modern Martial Arts
“Sandy the manager and the instructors are awesome!”
Fabulous & Fearless
“I learned and practiced very good, useful and practical self defense actions and I feel more confident and prepared for any situation which could happen.”
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“I've been a student at Family Fitness MMA for almost 12 years, and the journey from white belt to black belt has been and is still an amazing one!”
Blue Life Karate & Kickboxing Centers
“Shihan Howard is an accomplished Kali practitioner.”
Team Prospect Martial Arts
“Although this is a business place, there is a sense of community here, where caring, respect, discipline, focus, and of course physical activity is part of shaping the lives of all students.”
Ronin Athletics MMA NYC
“Beginner classes are very well structured and focused on basic techniques that can be useful in real world self defence situations.”
Strong Martial Arts
“Extremely welcoming community, friendly instructors, professional teachings, combining fitness, technique, and practicality.”
Immortals Jiu Jitsu
“Winning tournament after tournament if your in north jersey and want to do some jiu jitsu this is the place to be .”
Absolute Martial Arts
“We love how Master Chris and his team provide structure and teach respect and discipline.”
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