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The best karate dojos in Massachusetts
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 4,785 reviews of Massachusetts dojos. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real karate dojos only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Boston Budo
5 ★★★★★ 181 reviews · Boston, MA
“Our kids have been going for over a year (now 4.5 and almost 6), during this time their instructor has fostered a real passion for karate. From respecting the dojo, to developing s…” — Krishna
#3 Old School Karate Academy & Brazilian Martial Arts Center of Peabody
5 ★★★★★ 138 reviews · Peabody, MA
“The Sensei’s here are amazing with all age groups and skill levels. This is a clean, safe, and supportive environment. It has how my son develop social skills, learn discipline, an…” — Matthew
#5 Rocky Silva's American Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 136 reviews · Seekonk, MA
“Rocky Silva's has been great for my son and his personal growth. It is a fun, supportive enviroment that helps build character as strongly as skill. They teach valuable life lesson…” — Danielle
#6 Perez Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 109 reviews · Medfield, MA
Classes (including for kids and adults) in karate and other martial arts disciplines taught by friendly staff at a family-oriented space.
#8 Authentic Karate Training Center
5 ★★★★★ 89 reviews · Peabody, MA
“I signed up my son a couple of years ago and could not be more pleased. Since my son started at the Authentic Karate Training Center he's become a lot more confident and outgoing. …” — A.
#9 Master O Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 59 reviews · Saugus, MA
“We are incredibly grateful for Master O, Over the years, this academy has had a truly positive impact on our child’s life—not only physically, but mentally as well. The discipline,…” — Sandra
#10 Callahan's Karate Studio Inc
5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews · Bedford, MA
“Since 2010, I have been a student at Callahan's Karate. I started as a Little Dragon at the age of three, and I could not be more grateful for the extremely inspiring community tha…” — Angelina