Brazilian Martial Arts Center
“I found everyone here to be super friendly, no ego, not too much testosterone, and a diverse crowd of students.”
Best Karate Classes in Somerville, MA
15 schools listed · 4 in Somerville · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Davis Square Martial Arts
“The staff use a whole person approach to encourage not only students to do their best in class, but also ways the students can be kind and helpful at home with siblings, parents, family and friends, and in the community.”
Red Tiger Academy of Martial Arts
“A wonderful academy that is truly a 2nd home for myself and my family.”
Villari's Martial Arts Centers
“Master Brad is really great with little kids making them feel welcome, little them have fun, and also helping them stay focused.”
Apex Defense Waltham
“Also the Active shooter seminar was very helpful and I was able to get my job to make changes.”
Pedro's Judo Center
“The whole concept of helping others is present in all their classes with experienced adults often offering "pointers" Sensei Rian is patient, tough and has a great rapport with all his students.”
Karate schools listed for Somerville, MA 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: Somerville, MA
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Somerville; the other 11 serve Somerville from towns including Boston (5 mi), Arlington (3 mi) and Belmont (4 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,022 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (88%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "community" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 14 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 5 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 Somerville?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 5 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.
Ironclad Martial Arts Center and Power Up Kickboxing
“It was amazing, John did an awesome job keeping the kids entertained for 2 hours.”
Boston Budo
“Noah has always been available, approachable, truly invested in the kids, and has worked directly with us to pinpoint how to motivate and encourage my son.”
Florian Martial Arts Center
“Professor Keith Florian is always there to support the team during competitions and consistently teaches us valuable techniques, ranging from the basics to the latest movements.”
Modern Taekwondo Center
“Not only do they gain from learning a martial art, but the fabulous instructors instill the importance of being a good person, respect and discipline.”
Broadway Jiu-Jitsu and Fitness
“Cool gym, good rounds, and nice people.”
One Step Beyond Martial Arts Training Center
“Fast forward to two classes a week (soon to be 4 😬), 2 belt tests and now a competition team/weapons (all dull, nothing sharp here), my boys couldn't be happier.”
Bushido Martial Arts Academy
“Bobby and the instructors at Bushido are kind, caring, calm, and great at communicating with parents about their kids' progress.”
Ku's Taekwondo Academy
“A diamond in the rough, his deep knowledge, and his ability to effectively transfer his knowlege to his students is magical.”
Zhen Ren Chuan Martial Arts
“Charles and all the other instructors are extremely patient, and my child is learning so much more than martial arts, such as discipline, kindness and courtesy.”
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