Peace Keeper Karate
“Been taking our kids here for 3 years now and they love it.”
Best Karate Classes in San Antonio, TX
22 schools listed · all 22 in San Antonio · 15 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Studio Martial Arts
“Very good martial arts school with an emphasis on development for life using wing chun.”
CDK Tae Kwon-Do Club Culebra
“My granddaughter earned her black belt and although she was shy, she built confidence.”
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World Karate
“It's a place where I feel supported in every class, whether I'm a beginner trying to master basics or refining my skills alongside seasoned martial artists”
JK Taekwondo Martial Arts Academy
“It's the best place for the kids to learn and be disciplined”
Pinnacle Martial Arts Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & MMA San Antonio
“It's good exercise and you can make friends here as well as enter competitions.”
Karate schools listed for San Antonio, TX fill the 22 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: San Antonio, TX
All 22 schools we list here are in San Antonio itself. We have 26 schools in San Antonio on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,446 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), communication (88%) and quality (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 15 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 53 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 19 of the schools on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I email karate schools listed for San Antonio first?
An email address is published by 14 of the 22 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.
Bushido Martial Arts
“The classes are so much fun and I am learning a lot about karate and kick boxing!”
Excel Martial Arts
“My 9 year old daughter has loved it so much over the past 3 years that my 5 year old son has now started and been motivated to be just like her and the other "big" kids.”
Kingdom Martial Arts Academy
“I can honestly say that the ladies who attend and coach Daisey have been nothing but encouraging and motivate me without fail.”
S A Kids Karate
“The instructors teach discipline, kindness, & respect and encourage kids to be active.”
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Sanchin Karate School
“If you're looking for a traditional karate dojo for kids and families this is the place.”
Submission Hacker
“This place is a good place to train really good people not bad at all”
Ashcraft's Martial Arts Center
“Ashcraft not only teaches the kids taekwondo, he teaches them life lessons--which I've even taken some away for myself.”
Kung Jung Mu Sul of Texas
“Master Charles (the owner) cares about his students, nurtures them, teaches them discipline through karate, and is a child whisperer.”
Korea America Taekwondo Academy
“Martinez creates a class environment that is discipline but a space where we can have fun and grow not only our muscles and abilities but our minds as well.”
Universal Karate Studios Hq
“She is energetic so this helps her control her energy and helped her as she started school with both teacher child interactions and peer to peer.”
Shotokan Karate and Fitness
“We started our son out in their tiny tiger program and he was very nervous, but the instructors worked with him and helped him develop the confidence he needed.”
Jaguar Dojo
“My kids have learned so much and are really growing in their skill and confidence.”
Warriors Taekwondo Academy
“Our oldest who is 4 years old has been a student of Master Tanna for about a year now and I couldn't be more grateful for the outstanding support, encouragement and guidance he has given our son.”
Yamashita Karate Okinawa Shorin-Ryu
“I have been in this karate class For 1 year and this class is great!!!!!!”
Premier Martial Arts Uptown
“Friendly place to learn martial arts.”
The Crucible Karate Academy
“I thank him for making my sister strong, she's learn more on who she is and understands to protect herself when needed!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in San Antonio
- “We highly recommend this dojo. We look forward to seeing our kids grow in skills and self confidence.” — from a review of S A Kids Karate
- “Highly recommended. They really are about teaching Karate the right way, and emphasizing respect and self confidence, while making it fun as well.” — from a review of Sanchin Karate School
- “The team here is like family. The head black belt instructor and owner Jerry is very patient, provides excellent instruction, and makes classes fun while teaching great techniques.” — from a review of Submission Hacker
- “My son is a shy kid and the team at World Karate made him feel welcome and built up his confidence.” — from a review of World Karate
- “Steve, as tae kwan do instructor, coach and mentor, commands respect, gives praise where praise is due and hands out discipline, when needed, to encourage his students to become more confident, skilled and respectful.” — from a review of Ashcraft's Martial Arts Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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