Discovery Martial Arts
“The teachers are thorough, well versed and work well to accommodate for size adjustment for techniques.”
Best Karate Classes near Portland, ME
2 of these schools are based in Portland; the others serve Portland from towns including South Portland (4 mi), Falmouth (3 mi) and Westbrook (5 mi).
2 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Prevention Action Change
“I commend the intentionality of inclusivity in program offerings and highly recommend the work of this organization.”
Dragon Fire Martial Arts
“My four year old son loves everything about his martial arts classes!”
Portland Blue Wave Taekwondo
“Quality Instruction and GREAT atmosphere for all ages!”
Fournier's Leadership Karate Centers
“The whole experience is focused on "doing my best" and every kid is encouraged regardless of their skill level.”
Falmouth Martial Arts (Fma) Taekwondo For Kids
“Awesome teacher , great with the kids !!”
Karate schools listed for Portland, ME fill the 10 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: Portland, ME
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 126 reviews. 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 7 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 Portland first?
An email address is published by 7 of the 10 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.
Ji-Beh Martial Arts
“In Scarborough Maine I have yet to find a school as cost effective through and enjoyable.”
Kosho Karate Studio
“Great place to train self defense”
Bonneau's School of Taekwon-do
Brunswick Martial Arts Academy Inc.
“And I couldn't be more happy with choosing his place for my daughter to train!!”
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