Elite Child Development Academy
“My son been doing karate for a year and a half now, and ever since he been in karate his behaviour has changed and improved in school and at home.”
Best Karate Classes near Paterson, NJ
2 of these schools are based in Paterson; the others serve Paterson from towns including New York, NY (20 mi), Clifton (4 mi) and Wayne (5 mi).
12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
Bushido Kai Karate Dojo
“High quality facility, great teachers that know what they are taking about.”
Traditional Okinawan Karate of Kinnelon
“I am very happy to report this is the most supportive group of people I've had the pleasure of being a part of with any extracurricular activity I've done in my entire life!”
Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Great place for absolute beginners and those who want to compete!”
Warriors Dojo
“A wonderful place for Adults, as well as children, to get a great exercise.”
Modern Martial Arts
“Everyone is excellent, MMA, bjj, coaches interact with children and make the learning environment more enjoyable, front desk people are very kind .”
Karate schools listed for Paterson, 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: Paterson, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,162 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (94%) and communication (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 8 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 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 Paterson?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 3 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.
Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“What i enjoy the most is how much the kids form this bond.”
Absolute Martial Arts
“Best place for kids to learn discipline, respect and most of all getting fit.”
Immortals Jiu Jitsu
“Michael Rakshan is one of the most knowledgeable Coaches for Jiu Jitsu in all of the east coast.”
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Krav Maga Experts
“It's a great feeling leaving class with my shirt drenched in sweat knowing that I pushed my comfort zone a bit and can walk home knowing that I accomplished something.”
Master Kang's Miracles Taekwondo
“I will forever remember all the the lessons Master Kang and his team has taught me, and apply it throughout my taekwondo journey and the rest of my life.”
The Dojo
“My kid is little sensitive but he teaches in perfect way.”
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Next Evolution Martial Arts & Kioto BJJ
“Professor Mullero is an active black belt competitor, ibjjf judge, and excellent coach from a strong, well-defined lineage.”
Renzo Gracie Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of Northern Valley NJ
“This is not only a BJJ gym, but a community of people who are welcoming and pushing each other to get better.”
Training4life Martial Arts Academy
“Both of my kids go here and have a blast while also learning some great lessons, self defense, confidence and discipline.”
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