The best karate dojos in Colorado
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 4,118 reviews of Colorado dojos. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real karate dojos only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Boulder Karate
5 ★★★★★ 111 reviews · Boulder, CO
“My son Ward absolutely loves Boulder Karate and especially Sensei Tim. He’s told me many times that “Tim brings out the best in him,” and I couldn’t agree more. As a parent, I real…” — Ashton
#2 Universal Kempo Karate (Briargate)
4.9 ★★★★★ 113 reviews · Colorado Springs, CO
“Best in Colorado Springs. I was originally located in a different system, it was good. Just not as focused or family oriented. My son trains along side myself and our relationship …” — Kristina
#3 Kaizen Karate & Self-Defense
5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews · Windsor, CO
“We took a private self defense class with Matt at Kaizen Karate in Windsor, CO and it was a really REALLY incredible class. I also had my 9 year old daughter take it with us. I was…” — Donna
#4 AKKA KARATE USA
4.8 ★★★★★ 107 reviews · Pueblo, CO
“My daughter started at 5, my son 7. I love this place and everything it represents. Discipline, confidence and the life lessons it truly teaches. We love the instructors and the hu…” — Melissa
#5 Okinawa Dojo by Karate Bros
4.8 ★★★★★ 78 reviews · Denver, CO
“The Karate Bros dojo maintains the highest of standards. What sets them apart from other dojos I've seen is the level of discipline in their students. It is evident with them that …” — Oracle
#6 Shotokan Karate Dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews · Aurora, CO
“This school has amazing instructions that work well with people of all ages: kids, youth, adults, and senior adults! They teach authentic, traditional Shotokan karate, jiu jitsu, a…” — Lorry
#7 Colorado Springs National Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 76 reviews · Colorado Springs, CO
Long-standing chain providing martial arts training for all ages & skill levels.
“I've been at National Karate for two years now and I have been meaning to write a review for quite sometime. Having a 1st degree Black Belt from a different karate School (Okinawan…” — Amanda
#8 Denver Karate Academy
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews · Lakewood, CO
“We have been coming to Denver Karate Academy for almost two years and we love it! I attend classes with my little brother. The dojo is family-owned and family-friendly. The Flowers…” — Mariah
#9 Coppock's Kenpo Karate Academy - formerly American Kenpo Karate School
4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews · Colorado Springs, CO
“I signed my 5 kids up at American Kenpo Karate and am so pleased with it! The instructor, a sixth degree black belt, David Coppock, is an absolutely amazing instructor and great wi…” — Heidi
#10 Mile High Karate
4.4 ★★★★☆ 88 reviews · Thornton, CO
“Absolutely love this place & so does my son! My son is on the spectrum & has had vision issues that effect his balance & coordination & he had been in physical therapy for a couple…” — Joshua