Family Fitness Karate & Kickboxing
“My daughter loves coming to this place and they are very reliable and responsible , I love their commitment and care towards the kids and their parents!”
Best Karate Classes near Union City, NJ
1 of these schools is based in Union City; the others serve Union City from towns including Jersey City (4 mi), New York, NY (8 mi) and Union (13 mi).
12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
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Cultr Fight Club
“Been training here for 6 year and I don't have any plans to go anywhere.”
NM Jeet Kune Do Academy
“If you like Jeet Kune Do and Wing chun, this is the best place I recommend”
Elijah Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: BJJ
“I can strongly recommend no matter if you are beginner or you have some experience.”
System of Combat NJ
“Jim is a great instructor who truly understands the principles of Systema and how it relates to life.”
Don Nagle's Isshinryu Karate
“Sensei is very professional, helpful and makes it really easy to teach and learn karate to all children in simple ways.”
Karate schools listed for Union City, NJ 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: Union City, NJ
14 of the 15 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 796 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (90%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 11 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 book a karate trial online with schools listed for Union City?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 3 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.
Karate Shorin
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Karate-Do Ken Wa Kan
“Dojo has a perfect balance of discipline, structure and fun and does a great job teaching children and adults skills of karate and beyond.”
Supreme Martial Arts Upper East Side
“They teach very carefully and the instructors are very nice and kind.”
Elite Child Development Academy
“I'm currently 18 years old and would recommend this Martial Arts school to anyone whom want to see REAL change in their child's character development and see their confidence skyrocket from learning how to defend themselves.”
Mormando Martial Arts System
“This school was a good fit for us: perfect mix of discipline patience, and flexibility.”
Delgado Karate
“I really enjoyed working out at Delgado Karate Sports!”
Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
“Very nice places with awesome teachers”
Warriors Dojo
“You guys are great and Gisselle is always more than awesome with communication.”
Modern Martial Arts
“Mr Elias's focus and coaching of the techniques, including saying when it was not done correctly.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Union City
- “If you're looking for a gym where you can make real progress and be challenged, Delgado Karate is the place to be.” — from a review of Delgado Karate
- “The black belts are incredibly dedicated to their students and it feels like family.” — from a review of Rising Sun Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy
- “I had a great experience, I tried no gi and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.” — from a review of Cultr Fight Club
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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