The best karate dojos in New Jersey
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 12,002 reviews of New Jersey dojos. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real karate dojos only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Traditional Okinawan Karate of Kinnelon
5 ★★★★★ 306 reviews · Kinnelon, NJ
“My daughter has been a student there since 2nd grade, she is now in 7th. Mr. Miller and the other teaches are second to none. The dojo has helped with her self confidence and her o…” — Scott
#2 Bill Stevens Karate
5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews · Ramsey, NJ
“My son has been attending Bill Stevens Karate for two years now. We are very happy with the classes which incorporate disciplines of karate as well as stressing confidence building…” — Anahid318
#3 KARATE USA STRONG
4.9 ★★★★★ 249 reviews · Iselin, NJ
“This Karate school teaches children so much more than martial arts! They learn discipline, respect, teamwork, and self esteem. They learn how to treat themselves and others, with k…” — Karen
#4 Elite Child Development Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 227 reviews · Paterson, NJ
“This is an awesome martial arts school. All teachers / masters and their assistants are polite, responsive, supportive, knowledgeable, and most importantly professional. They know …” — Elvira
#5 Action Karate Cinnaminson
4.9 ★★★★★ 193 reviews · Cinnaminson, NJ
“Nothing but great things to say about Action Karate! All the instructors are amazing and very welcoming to each student. Our child has been attending for almost a year now and he a…” — Jom
#6 Everson's Karate Institute "Family Owned In Robbinsville For Over 30 Years".
4.9 ★★★★★ 175 reviews · Robbinsville Twp, NJ
“Our two kids have been training at Everson's for years. The older one started when she was 7 and she is still there at age 16. The younger one started at age 6 and she is also stil…” — Afroz
#7 Dinoto Karate Center (Action Karate Mt Laurel)
4.9 ★★★★★ 153 reviews · Mt Laurel Township, NJ
“My teenager niece attends this karate class almost every day, and she absolutely loves it! The instructors are fantastic, creating a positive and supportive atmosphere. Structured …” — Dilafruz
#8 Art Beins Karate & Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 131 reviews · Howell Township, NJ
“The Masters, Senseis and Instructors at Art Beins are excellent. When you enter Art Beins Your stepping back in time because Tradition, Respect and Honor are all valued here. See i…” — Thomas
#9 Amerikick Karate Marlton
4.9 ★★★★★ 142 reviews · Marlton, NJ
“From the moment we arrived to get general information to see if it was a fit for them- we knew it was a good environment. The instructors are amazing! Given the class sizes which h…” — Miss
#10 USA Karate Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 145 reviews · Green Brook Township, NJ
“I cannot say enough how THRILLED we are with USA Karate Academy! Mr. Dave was an absolute pleasure to speak to and I felt he really took the time to understand the assistance my so…” — Samantha