Authentic Karate Training Center
“My son has been going since he was 5 and the changes that he has made are so wonderful.”
Best Karate Classes near Peabody, MA
2 of these schools are based in Peabody; the others serve Peabody from towns including Woburn (10 mi), Salem (4 mi) and Wakefield (5 mi).
2 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Bruce McCorry's Martial Arts
“They do so much for the kids ( after school program different events )they teach all ages from kids to adults & everyone in between also with disabilities….”
Pedro's Judo Center
“The staff have really worked with him to build his strengths, but also to let him really see it is ok to struggle, persevere, and still be confident in himself.”
Brazilian Martial Arts Center
“I have been training both BJJ and Muay Thai at BMAC for a little over a year and love it.”
Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing
“To train and learn under Kru Johnston is an amazing experience!”
Boston Budo
“It highlights not just the martial arts aspect but also the invaluable life skills my twins are learning, like focus, self-control, confidence, and public speaking.”
Karate schools listed for Peabody, 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: Peabody, MA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 780 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (84%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "community". 2 are open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 47 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 13 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.
When are karate dojos listed for Peabody busiest?
Busy-times charts appear on 5 of the 15 listings. They show Saturday mornings as the busiest and Saturday afternoons as the quietest. A quiet slot on the chart can mean a small class with plenty of correction, or a night the dojo is closed.
K i Salem Martial Arts
“My daughter has been coming here since the start of the school year and she absolutely loves it.”
Forged BJJ Krav Maga Self Defense Martial Arts Academy
“All the Coaches and staff are highly trained and always willing to help if you don't understand a technique or need a bit more practice.”
Ku's Taekwondo Academy
“A diamond in the rough, his deep knowledge, and his ability to effectively transfer his knowlege to his students is magical.”
Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts
“Our son has been taking lessons here for over a year now and his confidence has grown along with his martial arts abilities.”
The Self Defense Institute
Focus Martial Arts
“Our 12 year old daughter has been going here since she was 7, now a black belt comfortable teaching adults!”
Bay State Martial Arts
“I loved you're karate class for us and in my now 14 year old life a great success because of you teaching me discipline and respect to our family,strangers,elders,and fellow peers.”
Cervizzi's Martial Arts Academy
“I loved everything about Cervizzi's Martial Art and I highly recommend it to anyone!”
Karate Pro Dojo
“If you're looking for a place to train or learn martial arts, I would highly recommend KPD.”
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