Ironwood Martial Arts
“Awesome martial arts school instructor Adam is amazing very caring thoughtful and detailed in instruction.”
Best Karate Classes near Waterford, MI
2 of these schools are based in Waterford; the others serve Waterford from towns including Wixom (12 mi), Novi (14 mi) and Village of Clarkston (4 mi).
11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Holloway's Isshin-Ryu Karate School
“I started in 2011 and haven't stop training since, Sensei Holloway is one if not the best Instructor of Isshinryu Karate in all of Michigan.”
Gracie Barra Novi
“I tried out this gym earlier this year and I loved the people who work there!”
Troy Martial Arts
“She corrects students on the dojo insuring that they learn discipline, courtesy, integrity, self-control, and perseverance.”
Storm Sport Taekwondo
“They nurtured discipline, self-confidence, and resilience, transforming not only my child's physical strength, flexibility and endurance but more importantly her mental strength.”
Akula Taekwondo
“My son is always happy and looking forward to go to his taekwondo class.”
Karate schools listed for Waterford, 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: Waterford, MI
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,215 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. 11 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 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 Waterford?
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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Rhamma Krav Maga
“Loved the place, such professional and perfect place for martial arts for kids.”
Birmingham Martial Arts
“Our son has been with Adrian for a long time and there is no one better!”
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Plowden's Championship Martial Arts Academy
“I've been attending Plowden Championship Martial Arts Academy since I was 15 years old now at 28 years old still attending.”
Next Level Karate
“Britney are awesome teachers who are always ready to listen and take care of our needs and the front desk office staff are also very helpful”
Task Karate Academy
“My kids have been attending since 6 years ago.”
Inspire Martial Arts Academy
“Carl, the instructor handled the group beautifully and the girls had a blast!”
Servant's Heart Isshinryu Karate and Kobudo
“I also love the emphasis on being a student means being part of the community and giving back as being apart of their mission statement, it's nice to see community leaders encourage this kind of sentiment”
Simply Isshinryu Karate & Fitness
“We have been regularly attending for a year and are very impressed.”
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Ryukyu Academy
“Great instructors, my kid and myself had so much fun”
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