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The best karate dojos in New Hampshire
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 2,230 reviews of New Hampshire dojos. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real karate dojos only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Manchester Karate Studio
5 ★★★★★ 491 reviews · Manchester, NH
“We’ve had such a great experience with this karate school. The instructors are absolutely amazing with kids, including my daughter. From the moment we started, it was clear that th…” — Alyanna
#2 Granite State American Kenpo Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 242 reviews · Hudson, NH
“I’ve heard nothing but great things about Granite State American Kenpo Karate from friends who attend the adult kickboxing classes here. The instructors are knowledgeable, motivati…” — Info
#3 Elements MMA
5 ★★★★★ 105 reviews · Keene, NH
Mixed-martial arts place offering yoga and karate classes, plus personal training.
#4 Karate International Windham
4.9 ★★★★★ 100 reviews · Windham, NH
“My child has been attending for about a year and a half. He likes it and is still motivated to keep going. I like it for several reasons; 1. The owners are parents. The have a lot …” — Sandra
#6 Tokyo Joe's Studios of Self Defense/Team Link NH
4.8 ★★★★★ 54 reviews · Hooksett, NH
Venue with karate classes for all ages, plus adult programs in jiu-jitsu, mixed martial arts & more.
“The cardio kickboxing is a great work out! It has been helping me to achieve my weight loss goals (along with a better diet). I feel stronger and have seen improvements in my physi…” — Rebecca
#7 Kenpo Academy of Self Defense
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews · Londonderry, NH
“A friend of mine talked me into taking a kickboxing class and I never looked back. I've learned a lot. Before I started, I was having trouble bending down to tie my shoes. My body …” — Norman
#9 Neil Stone's Karate Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 43 reviews · Hollis, NH
“When we enrolled my son into your academy my hopes were that karate would become an interest for him, that he would learn how to focus his energy in a positive way, that he would b…” — Erin
#10 National Karate Institute
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews · Salem, NH
“My son has been attending the school since he turned 3. Kyoshi is amazing at making the class educational and individualized for each student’s ability. Kyoshi knows what each chil…” — Nicole