Best Karate Classes in Pittsburgh, PA
15 schools listed · 9 in Pittsburgh · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Stout PGH
Ryer Martial Arts Academy
Win-Win Kung Fu Culture Center
No Limits ATA Martial Arts
Three Rivers Martial Arts
Karate schools listed for Pittsburgh, PA 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: Pittsburgh, PA
9 of the 15 schools we list are based in Pittsburgh; the other 6 serve Pittsburgh from towns including Crafton (5 mi), Carnegie (6 mi) and Castle Shannon (6 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 950 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. 12 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 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 email karate schools listed for Pittsburgh first?
An email address is published by 10 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.
USA Professional Karate Studio
Chontas Tang Soo Do Karate
Isshinryu Karate Academy
Karate on the Mount
Steel City Martial Arts
Wright's Gym
Pittsburgh Combat Club
Total Karate
Bridgeville Martial Arts
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in Pittsburgh
- “My 6 year old son has been going to USA Professional karate for 2 years and absolutely loves it.” — from a review of USA Professional Karate Studio
- “No limits has built confidence and has given my son a sense of pride in himself.” — from a review of No Limits ATA Martial Arts
- “The school has not only given her physical skills, body awareness and self defense tactics, but it has also given her confidence and has developed her character.” — from a review of Ryer Martial Arts Academy
- “Great place to learn Karate for my son and very professional sensei; staff is super friendly.” — from a review of USA Professional Karate Studio
- “Kids are given opportunities to show leadership and speak to their peers in class, but more importantly in my opinion, they learn how to be positive leaders outside of the Ryer community.” — from a review of Ryer Martial Arts Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.