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3 of these schools are based in Schenectady; the others serve Schenectady from towns including Kingston (56 mi), Rensselaer (17 mi) and Ballston Spa (18 mi).
9 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Karate schools listed for Schenectady, NY fill the 23 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.
21 of the 23 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 587 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "confidence". 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 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 22 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 17 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.
An email address is published by 17 of the 23 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.
- “I would give 10 stars if I could. This program has helped my son build stamina, self confidence, self esteem, respect for himself and others, team work discipline.” — from a review of Pai's Taekwondo
- “Sifu Jesse & Mike are both great teachers! They are patient and very knowledgeable, they give great instruction and they never make me feel silly for being uncoordinated.” — from a review of Nirvana Jeet Kune Do Society
- “Geoff is a legend. He trains my daughter in karate with a class of 6 year olds - with endless patience and consistency.” — from a review of Stazfit Optimal Training
- “Shifu Lucas carries an amazing teaching gift to break down the moves and help students of varying abilities reach their goals.” — from a review of Breaking Wave Martial Arts
- “Very professional and caring professors, and an overall sense of camaraderie and respect at the dojo.” — from a review of Saratoga Kyokushin & Alliance BJJ
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
