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Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
- Lessons
- Learn
- Fun
“My advice is if you live in the Scottsdale AZ area and want to train at an excellent martial arts school, stop your search and enroll today at Goshin Karate & Judo Academy!”
Best Karate Classes in Scottsdale, AZ
24 schools listed · 11 in Scottsdale · 20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Maui Saito Ninjitsu
- Son
- Classes
- Ninja
“I would definitely recommend this place for anyone who does not want to compete in tournaments, but simply wants to learn how to defend themselves in risky situations.”
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Kiko France BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
- Learn
- Skill
- Curriculum
“He provides the level of attention you need to progress your game, and will teach you a game based on rock solid fundamentals that will prepare you for any situation.”
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Legacy Martial Arts of Scottsdale AZ
- Son
- Karate
- Stars
“I was looking for a place to build discipline and I was blown away how organized they are and also they wanted to know why I wanted to be apart of their family.”
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Activstars Athletics
- Tournaments
- Sensei
- Engaged
“This program has lit a spark in my son he loves Going to karate and you see the pride on all the kids faces when they get to practice their skills at the tournament.”
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Koclanis Martial Arts/Mountain View Karate
- Respect
- Learning
- Self Defense
“Our son is learning, and enjoying the process of taking responsibility to practice, a discipline that he feels is important which makes a difference in his confidence and overall health.”
Karate schools listed for Scottsdale, AZ fill the 24 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: Scottsdale, AZ
11 of the 24 schools we list are based in Scottsdale; the other 13 serve Scottsdale from towns including Phoenix (15 mi), Cave Creek (9 mi) and Fountain Hills (10 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,235 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (86%) and communication (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "knowledge". 18 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 3 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 Scottsdale first?
An email address is published by 18 of the 24 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.
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Alpha Krav Maga Scottsdale
- Skill
- Learn
- Stamina
“The instructors are very knowledgeable and have decades of experience in several different martial arts, in addition to their specialization in krav maga.”
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Aikido of Scottsdale
- Train
- Sensei
- Knowledge
“I am constantly impressed that every child I witness is given challenges *just* within reach so that they can feel a real sense of accomplishment for succeeding.”
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Integrative Wing Chun Phoenix
- Muay Thai
- Sifu
- Skills
“I honestly admire and respect Sifu Camara, for having a practical way of teaching the martial art, also keeping a very good and positive vibe all round.”
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Rising Sun Martial Arts
- Learning
- Karate
- Confident
“Within months of starting, my coordination improved dramatically, and though I was never a 'problem child', my parents say I started helping around the house more often and doing better on my shoolwork.”
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Peaceful Warrior Martial Arts & Healing Center
- Learn
- Shōrin-ryū
- Karate
“Sensei Tiffany establishes the karate: Shorin-Ryu style curriculum where the students can see themselves continuing the karate training, along with the terms of self-defense techniques, Japanese words to speak, the history of Shorin-Ryu with many mas...”
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USA Martial Arts
“My child has learned the ability and drive to speak with confidence, show laser-focus, she displays off the charts physical and mental strength, she can and will defend herself and those around her, she is bully proof.”
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Paradise Valley School Of Karate
- Parents
- Respect
- Son
“You simply can't do better for kids karate, adult karate, and Filipino martial arts, Mike and Heather are world class practitioners and gifted instructors.”
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Burch's Karate
- Team
- Learning
- Black Belt
“Bill and his teaching staff are focused not only on our sons technique, but take the time to make sure he is upholding the beliefs of the dojo outside of the four walls of Burches.”
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Fusion Self Defense
- Feel
- Respect
- Self Discipline
“The Sensei and Senpai are amazing individuals that treat students respectfully, but with a conscious effort to instill the discipline and respect that a martial art requires.”
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Karatebuilt Martial Arts
“All the instructors there know what they are talking about and make sure to communicate to the parents what is coming up such as graduation and other events.”
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Karstadt Taekwon-Do ITF
- Adults
- Son
- Father
“TKD is a good skill to learn, a fun way to get exercise (even in the summer) and Master Karstadt is a legendary teacher to learn from (this is not conjecture -- he was recently nominated for a Lifetime Contribution award in the ITF Hall Of Fame).”
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AKF Black Belt Academy
- Skills
- Karate
- Leadership
“He then helped me address the issues with my son through developing his sense of self and instilling a sense of value and pride for one's own hard work and determination to do what's right, even when it's hard.”
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753 Academy
- To Learn
- Train
- Strength
“After spending time in some dangerous parts of the world, and as a father, I knew I needed something that reliably works in real-life situations (just in case).”
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Loco Dojo
“I was here only once and I already love it I hope my parents let me continue”
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Phoenix Shotokan Karate
“So sad that we are moving out of AZ but we will truly miss you Phx Shotokan Karate for the life long lessons taught by Sensei and his team.”
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Arizona JKA
- Karate
“I was also very impressed that there are NO contracts and the affordable monthly dues entitle me to attend as many classes as I want per month.”
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Hiraya Martial Arts
- Studio
- Sensei
- Artist
“Miss Pozon takes great care to foster a welcoming environment, where the students learn from early on how to grow not only as martial artists, but also as individuals.”
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Evkm Self Defense & Fitness
- Sweat
- Shape
- Trainers
“I started taking training at EVKM two weeks ago, I really like the atmosphere, everyone is friendly, the instructors are patient and the senior students are helpful.”
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What students and parents say about schools in Scottsdale
- “My son has been going for 2 years now and has made great progress in a lot of areas in the dojo and outside as well from the focus he’s gained on the mat.” — from a review of Aikido of Scottsdale
- “The people there are really nice (students and teachers included) and karate genuinely became a safe space for me because everyone there is so welcoming.” — from a review of Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
- “They are highly experienced, but what we love the most is that they teach with firmness yet they are patient, and they will not give up on your child.” — from a review of Koclanis Martial Arts/Mountain View Karate
- “My son has been doing the karate program and absolutely loves it.” — from a review of Activstars Athletics
- “Taking classes at Goshin Karate has helped her have the confidence to make her own choices, be more outgoing and more willing to try new things.” — from a review of Goshin Karate & Judo Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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