The best karate dojos in Michigan
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 5,788 reviews of Michigan dojos. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real karate dojos only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 DLux Karate University
5 ★★★★★ 282 reviews · Shelby Township, MI
“Adam D Lux is amazing. Offered my 2 boys 2 weeks/4classes white belt & a shirt all for free. Amazing energy & so hilarious. Kept my boys engaged during the whole class time. Master…” — Jizelle
#2 My Family Karate
5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews · Sterling Heights, MI
“I found Master Kaz by luck at the age of just 12. Little did I know then how much impact his teachings would have on me in the future. The discipline, confidence, integrity, persev…” — Ronnie
#3 All American Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 205 reviews · Lambertville, MI
“As parents we highly recommend All American Karate! Our two daughters (9 & 6) started karate in Dec '23 and they have been enjoying it very much and have been positively impacted b…” — Jessica
#4 PKSA Karate Davison
5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews · Davison, MI
“Master Lyle and the whole PKSA team are fantastic and wonderful people. They truly care about teaching and helping their students learn self-discipline, respect, self-defense, conf…” — Sara
#5 Super T Karate Inc.
4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews · Grand Rapids, MI
“My daughter has been going to Super T Karate for 5 months now. Master Terry, Sensei Leah, and the entire staff are excellent instructors. They not only teach karate and self-defens…” — Renae
#7 Original Okinawan Karate of Holt, LLC
5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews · Holt, MI
“The Dojo's billing and enrollment system is straightforward and easy to use. The written materials, and online videos, that are available for study are very helpful. It gives paren…” — K
#8 Elite Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews · Romeo, MI
“I've been to a couple places for my kids to take Karate, and Sensei Yaquinto is fantastic. He's always great with the kids and makes sure everyone in the class understands each and…” — Mr
#9 Genbu-Kai Karate of Michigan
5 ★★★★★ 51 reviews · Clinton Township, MI
“My son has been going to this dojo for a while now. The whole team here is great! They are always coming up with new ways to keep it fun and engaging to keep the younger kids atten…” — Michael
#10 World Class Institute of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews · Madison Heights, MI
“Wonderful karate school. Very family friendly - both the instructor and the curriculum. Positive reinforcement. Focus on commitment, working hard, personal responsibility, physical…” — Raphael