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CNY Okinawan Karate & Kobudo Schools
- Self Defense
- Skills
- Boys
“The only authentic martial arts school in the Syracuse area.”
Best Karate Classes near Syracuse, NY
2 of these schools are based in Syracuse; the others serve Syracuse from towns including Manlius (9 mi), Rome (36 mi) and East Syracuse (4 mi).
13 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Impact Martial Arts
“Classes are at convenient times for people trying to coordinate work and school, with variations throughout the week so you can choose what fits your schedule best.”
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Duncan's Martial Arts Academy
“We love this place ❤”
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Karate John's Martial Arts Center
“Wonderful place, worked with my kids to help them get better and are wonderful about telling us, if there is anything we can do and what they need to work on.”
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Master McDowell's World Class Taekwondo
- Community
- Belt
- Son
“We also appreciate that we can bring our kids to kids only classes, my husband and I can go to adult classes OR we can all attend together as a family (or all of the above since there is no limit to the amount of classes you can attend).”
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Liverpool Team Andrello Martial Arts
“Throughout that time she has made countless friends, she has gained confidence and self respect, and she has learned some life long skills of self defense, courtesy for others, and how to overcome obstacles.”
Karate schools listed for Syracuse, NY fill the 19 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: Syracuse, NY
The 19 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 716 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. 13 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 60 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 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 email karate schools listed for Syracuse first?
An email address is published by 10 of the 19 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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Impact Martial Arts & Fitness
“Renshi Jeff Groesbeck and his team have been active in the community, and the skills they teach at their classes will last a student their whole life through- far beyond when the class ends.”
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Tearney's Martial Arts
- Team
- Black Belt
- Kyoshi
“Aside from learning traditional martial arts, students learn focus, self-control, balance, strength, self-discipline, respect, self-defense and self-motivation in a family friendly environment.”
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Villari's Martial Arts Centers
“Excellent teachers who prepare you for the real thing, and it's a fun,friendly environment.”
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Lawrence World Class Karate
“I loved going to Karate i hade a grate time grate people there to teach you I stop going when I was a 2 Striped purple belt I am thinking about going back I miss it 100%”
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Oneida Karate Club
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Auburn Karate School
“Good for kids”
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Cayuga Lake Seido Karate
- Skills
- Classes
- Physical Fitness
“During the Covid-19 pandemic, the online classes (both live and recorded) have been a great way to keep moving, plus they have meditation classes that are so helpful for staying calm and centered.”
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Bailey's Karate School
“I'm very proud to see our students grow into better human beings and can say that my personal experience as a student has instilled in me traits that have allowed me to push through all of the challenges I have encountered throughout my life.”
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Staple's Karate Studios
“The Best Around!”
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U.S. Black Belt
“We started going during COVID, and though adequate precautions were taken, these never interfered with our experience, which says a LOT about the program.”
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Swifts Martial Arts
- Self-Defense
“Their approach to self-defense is important for those of us that might find ourselves in a dangerous situation, especially younger students that will encounter bullying as they grow older.”
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Fusion Mixed Martial Arts
“Awesome atmosphere I recommend this place to all my friends and family.”
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Bailey's Karate School of Herkimer
“Of the training, but the dedication of the staff to constantly”
Karate Training Services in Syracuse, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$90
Maximum cost
$420
National Average
$120
Avg Per Hour Rates
$54
$96
$216
Typical price range is based on 361 cost profiles
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