The best karate dojos in Oregon
Ranked by the members who actually train there — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 691 reviews of Oregon dojos. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, real karate dojos only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Aurora Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 53 reviews · Corvallis, OR
“I rarely review but this is a business and family well worthy of reviewing. A wonderful group of instructors that take the time to teach both young and old with integrity and purpo…” — Trina
#2 Champion Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 47 reviews · Medford, OR
“Broke my shy, nervous little boy out of his shell after one class. He loves going to class and asks to go every day. The instructors are firm but caring. We love Chip’s!” — Angela
#3 Academy of Modern Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews · Lake Oswego, OR
“Not just another karate place where you learn to punch and kick ( although my kids like this very much). They take a whole body whole mind approach. Self awareness, focus and refoc…” — Samantha
#4 Eugene School of Karate
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews · Springfield, OR
“I was a student of Sensei Alberts thirty years ago. I am now a fifth degree Black Belt and have owned my own martial arts school in California. I credit Sensei Albert with giving m…” — Dahrla
#5 SEISHINKAN Karate on Main
5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews · Tigard, OR
“I have tried so many ways to get in shape, from gyms, personal trainers, running, diet, yoga, and many other things. I've never enjoyed any of them. This is entirely different. It …” — Clint
#7 Thurston Shao-Lin Kempo
4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews · Springfield, OR
“My daughter and I are current students and have loved our experiences with this dojo. Mr Mike and Ms Maria are wonderful instructors. One of my favorite aspects is the sense of com…” — Chelsey
#8 Open Hand Kempo
5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews · McMinnville, OR
“I would recommend this to anyone, they are committed to helping a wide variety of children's ages / distractions 😱 & so helpful for the parents to polish up the children in respec…” — Cindi
#9 Family Karate Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 26 reviews · Eugene, OR
“Sound physical training and amazing life-skill building! This school is more than a school, its a community for the students, the teachers, and even the parents who are dragged alo…” — Jaron
#10 Albany Shao-Lin Kempo
4.4 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews · Albany, OR
“I rarely leave reviews so the fact that I am is extra amazing:)....we are newer to the dojo. I’ve been impressed with how well Mr. Kevin works with and teaches the kids. When we sh…” — Lacey