Allegiance Jiu Jitsu
“The atmosphere is positively contagious and everyone has a great attitude to help.”
Best Karate Classes in Sterling Heights, MI
15 schools listed · 4 in Sterling Heights · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
College of Martial Arts
“Highly recommend for any kids or adults that want to learn karate or maybe just work on their own goals like gaining confidence.”
Jabari's Martial Arts Academy (Jmaa)
“Master Jabari is so patient with each child and makes fun for them to learn.”
True Balance Martial Arts
“This dojang may not display a fancy martial arts tools and gizmos, but it has the fundamentals (master and mindset) to turn a good student into a life long practitioner of martial arts.”
Metropolitan Karate Academy
“Mr Butler is a great person to learn from who inspires confidence.”
Troy Martial Arts
“Wonderful place for kids to learn Martial arts in a friendly but disciplined manner.”
Karate schools listed for Sterling Heights, MI 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: Sterling Heights, MI
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Sterling Heights; the other 11 serve Sterling Heights from towns including Troy (6 mi), St. Clair Shores (9 mi) and Clinton Twp (4 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,367 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 11 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 2 offer a free trial or consultation and 4 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; 9 list a public email and 4 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 Sterling Heights?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 4 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.
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Krav Maga Detroit
“I was a little nervous to join at first, but everyone at KMD was so welcoming and friendly It was easy to get comfortable.”
X-Martial Arts
“Since my son joined more than a year ago its been a very positive experience learning with Master Paul, even hilarious at times.”
Apex Jiu-Jitsu
“The atmosphere was chill and I (a smaller female) felt safe while I rolled with bigger male student.”
Master Tong's Martial Arts
“Master Tong is an amazing person who encourages youth development and positive reinforcement.”
Dynamic Martial Arts
“We have been a family at Dynamic Martial Arts from whitebelt to blackbelt and I can wholeheartedly say that the DMA team has been incredible to work with.”
Pksa Karate-Saint Clair Shores
“It's not just about self defense or Korean Karate, you learn about self discipline, respecting others, mental maturity.”
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Rhamma Krav Maga
“The instructor is amazing at teaching the techniques and patient”
Butoku Karate Dojo
“Fun place teaches you respect and how to be nice and listen to your supporters and superiors”
Petrocy's Martial Arts
“Cost is good--if you're able to make it at least 2x/week, go with the bundle/monthly subscription as it will end up decreasing the cost further, but the cost was worth the workout”
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