National Martial Arts
“I LEARN SKILLS FOR MY DAILY LIFE AND I ENJOY THE FRIENDSHIP THAT I AM building with my other classmates.”
Best Karate Classes near Poughkeepsie, NY
3 of these schools are based in Poughkeepsie; the others serve Poughkeepsie from towns including Hopewell Junction (12 mi), Haviland (5 mi) and Wappingers Falls (8 mi).
8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
Precision Boxing & Mixed Martial Arts
“If you're an older athlete and have been wanting to get into a martial art or maybe you're kids want to train come to Precision you will not be disappointed.”
Kwon's Martial Arts
“It is a wonderful place for children, the instructors are super good 😁 …”
East Coast Martial Arts
“After doing my research and visiting multiple schools in the area this one by far was the best one.”
Anthony Quatrochi's Martial Arts Institute
“EVERYONE treats my family like their own, they take the time to learn your child's name and personally greet them upon arrival which makes every kid feel important and special.”
Trinity Martial Arts
“Not only am I impressed by the rapport he builds with a huge number of students, but the respectful and assertive communication he maintains with each child - regardless of their level.”
Karate schools listed for Poughkeepsie, NY 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: Poughkeepsie, NY
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 403 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (85%) and communication (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 8 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 36 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 2 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 Poughkeepsie first?
An email address is published by 8 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.
United Martial Arts Center Newburgh
“My husband and son have been taking class together for 2 years and it has been amazing to see them work together towards getting their black belt.”
T & T Karate
“T&T Karate lessons build self confidence, physical, and mental strength along with a deep rooted moral integrity.”
Fighting Spirit Karate & Fitness
“As a martial artist and a parent, I had certain criteria that I wanted from a style, a dojo, and its instructors and I can say FSK exceeded all of them!”
Leclerc's Martial Arts
“I'm so very proud of him for being brave, but I also believe that the leaders of the school help instill and inspire the kids to be confident within themselves and push them with enough assertiveness yet balance a nurturing side, especially for their age.”
Why these companies made our list
Is this page useful? Yes
No
Is there anything wrong with this page?
