Next Level Martial Arts
“From their thoughtful approach to each and every aspect of their practice, to their unwavering commitment to going above and beyond for their students, this team is simply unparalleled.”
Best Karate Classes in Reading, PA
10 schools listed · 4 in Reading · 4 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Wyomissing ATA Martial Arts
“It was astonishing to see my son go from running all over the place class one to sitting down, and paying attention.”
Heilman Karate Academy Inc
“I would definitely recommend this dojo to anyone from all walks of life to better themselves in the way of karate!”
Ganster Karate System
“I'm very grateful to have found my new home with great people to continue my practices and journey as a Black Belt.”
Fields' Karate
“He allows several levels in one class which is a great way for the more novice kids to learn from the higher levels and for the higher levels to practice what they've been taught by teaching others.”
Sanrin Martial Arts
“A combination of himself having excellent teachers, paired with his own deep research and a passion of the traditional Okinawan arts makes him an instructor worth training under (and with).”
Karate schools listed for Reading, PA 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: Reading, PA
4 of the 10 schools we list are based in Reading; the other 6 serve Reading from towns including West Reading (1 mi), Pottstown (16 mi) and Honey Brook (17 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 440 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. 4 are open on Saturdays. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 9 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 book a karate trial online with schools listed for Reading?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 2 of the 10 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.
Legacy Karate Academy
“I've been doing karate at Legacy karate academy for 14 years and it has been amazing since the day I started!”
American Martial Arts Academy
“They are so supportive of the kids and their love of martial arts is beautiful.”
Brandywine Martial Arts Academy
“It's not often that you come across a place as great as here and can never express enough how great a place it is.”
Hoover Karate Academy
“I have trained at a few other schools/styles, but I can confidently say that a foundation in martial arts from a place like HKA has been one of the most valuable experiences of my life.”
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