Pai's Taekwondo
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Best Karate Classes near Schenectady, NY
3 of these schools are based in Schenectady; the others serve Schenectady from towns including Ballston Spa (16 mi), Rensselaer (16 mi) and Scotia (2 mi).
3 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Official Kenpo Karate Club
“Waterhouse's ability to break down complex techniques and his willingness to share insights from his extensive martial arts background greatly enhance the learning process.”
Rotterdam Martial Arts
“My family of four has been coming here for years, and it's been a fantastic way for us to stay active and engaged in our kids activities.”
Columbia Tae Kwon Do
“My son walked in there so unsure of himself, but it wasn't very long into joining the school that his confidence sky rocketed.”
Eight Star Martial Arts
“The instruction was well suited to the age groups I witnessed and was geared toward a well rounded experience to make the students better people with life skills that will benefit them for the rest of their lives.”
Academy of Okinawan Karate & Kung-fu
“My twin four year olds have been taking this class for 7 months now and they love it!”
Karate schools listed for Schenectady, 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: Schenectady, NY
9 of the 10 schools on this page have a rating, from 3.5 to 5.0 across 426 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 3 are open on Saturdays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 7 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 Schenectady 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.
Dewey's Martial Arts of Rensselaer County
“Shihan and the other instructors do a great job of teaching skills and technique while also holding students accountable and emphasizing discipline.”
Uechi-Ryu Karate School
“My daughter is developing confidence and skill through the one on one teaching provided through the school.”
Rising Phoenix Taekwondo
“My daughter is always shy but within these 4 walls, I see her ability to make friends, push herself to her limits and learn new skills everyday.”
Golden Eagle Martial Arts
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