York Shotokan Karate & Mixed Martial Arts
“If you are looking for a true martial arts experience that will help you or your child grow stronger on the inside and the outside, then this is the place.”
Best Karate Classes in York, PA
10 schools listed · 5 in York · 4 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Self-Defense Academy
“She has come a long way the last 2 years and continues to build her confidence while learning how to protect herself.”
Kim's Karate
“He learns karate and discipline at the same time, which I love.”
Uta Karate
“I'd highly recommend this school for anyone.”
Paul's American Kenpo Karate
“We started out bringing my daughter but we like it so much we started going ourselves.”
Kim's Karate Shrewsbury
“Master George is a fantastic instructor and is great with the kids.”
Karate schools listed for York, PA fill the 10 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: York, PA
5 of the 10 schools we list are based in York; the other 5 serve York from towns including Dover (7 mi), Manchester (6 mi) and Elizabethtown (14 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 435 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "confidence" and "skills". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 2 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 York?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 2 of the 10 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.
Dover Dragons Tae Kwon Do
“The staff is professional, works great with kids, and it's a safe environment for them to learn and hone their skills.”
Keystone X Fitness & Martial Arts
“She has the most respect for the higher belts and both grand masters as well.”
Fighting Dragons
“The owner Chris is great, Gym is a friendly open environment with a lot of skilled instructors.”
UTA Karate Manchester LLC
“Sessions are just the right length of time, the instruction is great, and our soon is really enjoying learning karate.”
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