Red Tiger Martial Arts
“Red Tiger has been great for our son, he loves going there and is improving!”
Best Karate Classes in Sarasota, FL
15 schools listed · 9 in Sarasota · 6 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Clark's Self Defense
“Great instructor, he is very skilled and takes a personal interest in every student!”
Gracie Jiu Jitsu Sarasota Academy
“Brian has been a great mentor who has taught me phenomenal jujitsu mechanics but also continues to assist all of our students to grow in our Jujitsu journey.”
Shuhari Martial Arts
“Kyoshi Baker is a skilled and dedicated instructor who genuinely loves what he does and challenges each of his students to become better individuals (no matter what age or skill level).”
Transform Martial Arts
“Our son can be shy when trying new things and everyone there was great from the coaches to even a student leaning over to him, and saying I was anxious when I first started too.”
Lee's Traditional Taekwondo
“He teaches kids respect, discipline, and of course Taekwondo - and all of that is done with great sense of humor, kindness and obvious love for kids!”
Karate schools listed for Sarasota, FL 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: Sarasota, FL
9 of the 15 schools we list are based in Sarasota; the other 6 serve Sarasota from Bradenton (11 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 473 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 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 Sarasota?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 2 of the 15 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.
Sarasota Karate Club
“Sensi April demonstrates how much she cares about her craft and upholds the true progression of learning while moving up through the belts.”
Yum's Karate
“Both my son and I are enrolled with this awesome family and recommend to join if you want to learn and grow physically, mentally and spiritual.”
Karate Dojotamashintai Usa
“They are a great school that everyone in the family can join, not just the kids.”
Kickin' It Karate & Fitness Bradenton / Lakewood Ranch FL
“Instruction is top notch and they have so much to offer, even free trial classes.”
Lakewood Ranch Taekwondo
“I would HIGHLY recommend this gym to anyone looking to give their kid confidence and improve their focus, while learning an ancient art like Tarle Kwon Do.”
Transform Martial Arts Lakewood Ranch
“Classes are very entertaining, always involve teamwork activities and calisthenics, stretching, etc.”
Hwa Rang Traditional Taekwon-Do Center
“In a time where kids expect a trophy for just showing up, TKD has driven home the value of working hard to earn additional responsibility, freedom, and respect!”
Goshin Jujitsu of Lakewood Ranch
“He is patient with her and we can tell he truly loves what he does as well as teaching it.”
Gladiator Dojo LLC
“He loves the martial arts and his students!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in Sarasota
- “The Red Tiger family is always welcoming and happy to give you advice and do anything they can to help your child grow and learn.” — from a review of Red Tiger Martial Arts
- “The patience, the structure and knowledge that this place provides its' students, helps to build a strong foundation that goes beyond the walls of this dojo.” — from a review of Shuhari Martial Arts
- “Truly a 5-star experience. Master Lee and his team really go the extra mile to give their students a fun, safe environment to learn and grow.” — from a review of Lee's Traditional Taekwondo
- “If you're looking for a dojo run with integrity and dedication, this is the place.” — from a review of Shuhari Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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