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Martial Arts and More of Wilmington
“Great gym,I've been training martial arts for a long time and I've never met a gym more willing to focus on an individuals success pertaining to BJJ or Muay Thai.”
Best Karate Classes in Wilmington, NC
17 schools listed · 10 in Wilmington · 8 open weekends · all 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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The Jiu Jitsu Institute
- Mats
- BJJ
- Atmosphere
“Gil has created a clean and safe environment to train, in fact in the 9 years I've been training I have not visited a cleaner gym and the instruction is fantastic.”
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Dynamic Martial Arts
- Classes
- Respect
- Learn
“My youngest is a "lil dumpling" that loves to go spend time with her friends and always loves the praise she gets when she is there from all instructors.”
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Qigong Awareness LLC
- Share
- Practice
- Medical
“The experience of learning from David in real life, meeting Tanya and Bella in person, and the energy of a weekend spent with a group of amazing people I never knew before was beyond my expectations.”
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Port City Sports Performance
- Seminar
- Atmosphere
- Environment
“I absolutely loved my time at PCSP - coming from collegiate athletics it was difficult to find a similar atmosphere but PCSP matched that above and beyond.”
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Extreme Martial Arts Center
- Adults
- Learn
- Respect
“My son started out at another Taekwondo dojo and we knew it was bad, but didn't know how really bad it was until we experienced Extreme Martial Arts Center.”
Karate schools listed for Wilmington, NC fill the 17 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: Wilmington, NC
10 of the 17 schools we list are based in Wilmington; the other 7 serve Wilmington from towns including Leland (9 mi), Fayetteville (87 mi) and Delco (19 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 622 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), professionalism (81%) and value (65%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "skills" and "confidence". 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 22 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 12 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 Wilmington first?
An email address is published by 12 of the 17 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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Brunson's MMA and Fitness
- BJJ
- Skills
- Kids
“Very good gym coaches are very helpful and push you towards your personal goals family friendly gym I would definitely recommend this gym if you live in the Wilmington area”
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Coastal Martial Arts Academy
- Class
- Learning
“I have been studying Martial Science, with Master Burnie Richardson For 3 months now, and because of that I have been able to improve mentally ,physically and spiritually.”
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Cape Fear Isshin-Ryu Karate & After-School
“I been going for 2 years and it is lots of fun and you learn a lot and you master a lot of skills you never could accolmplish- so I think you and your family should come out to cape fear isshinryu because it is the cheapest karte dojo out there and t...”
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Jim Irwin's Karate Institute
- Life
- Discipline
“Master Jim Irwin is excellent with all of his students but he especially shines when teaching children, Jim teaches them karate but he also teaches them something that's sadly lacking in the world today: discipline, respect and self confidence.”
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Seidokan Dojo
“I saw mikes school on the map and was concerned because it was out in the middle of nowhere but I figured I would give it a try because I did not want to drive into Wilmington 3 to 4 times a week.”
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King Tiger Tae Kwon Do
- After School Program
- Self Defense
- Learning
“The after school program works well with my son's year round school schedule AND he's learning great life lessons not only in self defense but in teamwork, friendship, and respect.”
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Lion's Crest Martial Arts
“They are infinitely patient with all of the children whether they are teaching new techniques or working on moves they've learned already (their patience is unparalleled!”
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U.S. Taekwondo-Hapkido Center
- Summer Camp
- Jiu Jitsu
“Instruction is high quality and everyone has a great time.”
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Martial Arts of NC
- Knowledge
- Boys
- Environment
“My wife and I recently started going to the class on Saturday and training with the instructor that teaches on Saturday afternoon I'd recommend anyone with no formal background to train with us!”
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Smith Family Dojo
- Skills
- Karate
- Son
“In a time where dojos are going bigger, flashier, and more modern (?) Smith family dojo, and Smith Sensei are all about the traditions of Okinawa Kenpo and the way it was taught originally.”
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Sgro Combatives
- Prices
- Discipline
- Tournaments
“This is not a school where belts will just be handed out; these kids work for it, and he never asks them to do something he knows they aren't ready for.”
Karate Training Services in Wilmington, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$90
Maximum cost
$416
National Average
$119
Avg Per Hour Rates
$54
$96
$214
Typical price range is based on 444 cost profiles
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