Cheng's
“My son enrolled in Cheng's Martial Arts School and he is very enthusiastic about learning karate here.”
Best Karate Classes near Upper Darby, PA
1 of these schools is based in Upper Darby; the others serve Upper Darby from towns including Philadelphia (9 mi), Clifton Heights (1 mi) and Lansdowne (1 mi).
13 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Martial Arts International Institute
“It always amazes me on how he finds ways for every single one of us to improve on our kata's, stances, and when he sets us up in pairs for sparing.”
Amerikick Karate
“Shout out to Sensei Jason and Cro to making karate fun and helping the children learn discipline, respect, strength, and core values for life.”
Balance Studios: Gracie Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai
“Awesome dojo, nice people, nice mentors, nice techniques, nice environment, reasonable price, nothing to complain.”
Action Karate Mt. Airy
“Our child is learning how to be a leader while doing something he truly enjoys and the best part is seeing how proud he is of himself each time he learns a new combination or earns a new belt.”
Martial Arts Hero Factory
“I couldn't ask for a better organization and it's so welcoming and Sensei really pays attention to the children and shows genuine support and care!”
Karate schools listed for Upper Darby, PA 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: Upper Darby, PA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 944 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (91%) and value (87%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "atmosphere". 13 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 2 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; 10 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 Upper Darby first?
An email address is published by 10 of the 15 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.
Destolfo's Premier Martial Arts
“The instructors are professionals, caring, friendly and everyone feels welcome coming in the building.”
Daniel Pope
“Pope takes the time to work with you one on one initially before placing you into the right class that'd build on and improve your skill level.”
The Nackord Karate System
“Mr Nackord has a wealth of experience and will take the time to help you regardless of belt color.”
Karate Kickers
“They are learning so much and getting better everyday with the skills and more especially they are gaining confidence.”
Tiger Kang Martial Arts
“Tiger Kang Martial Arts had all of the students doing their best but more importantly they all were learning Respect + Discipline.”
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Gary Quillen's Moo Sa Black Belt Academy
“My son has been taking lessons from Master Quillen now for almost 6 months and he loves it he looks forward to going every week!”
Amkor Karate Institutes
“I find it rare to find an outlet and activity for children that is truly inclusive and truly diverse, but Amkor Karate Bryn Maw is exactly that.”
Team Taino Martial Arts & Fitness
“I originally signed my daughter up to help with confidence and within just a few months it helped her tremendously.”
Master Taekwondo
“I've been at Master Taekwondo for about a year now and I plan on staying all the way until my black belt and longer!”
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