Karate Classes in Delray Beach, FL
Delray Beach has 4 Karate dojos — including 3 with kids' classes. Every listing is ranked by what members say (Google rating weighted by review count) and shows live open-now hours and the classes each dojo runs, so you can find your dojo and book your first class. All ages and levels welcome — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start.
CARDONAS ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS
4.9 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
Boca Delray Karate Club
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Good to know in Delray Beach
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Best Shotokan Inc.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Boca Delray Karate Club runs women's Karate.
Kids & teen karate in Delray Beach
These dojos run kids' or youth classes — supervised, confidence-building, and focused on discipline, respect, and self-defense. Check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.
- CARDONAS ACADEMY OF MARTIAL ARTS ★★★★★ 4.9 (197)
- Boca Delray Karate Club ★★★★★ 5 (13)
- South East Japanese Karate Sensei Ronald Browne ★★★★★ 5 (1)
Karate in Delray Beach: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Delray Beach?
- Most Delray Beach dojos don't post prices online. Karate is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by dojo and style. Many offer a free or discounted first class, so you can visit before you commit — see our cost guide for typical price ranges.
- Do any Delray Beach dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Delray Beach dojos list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Delray Beach?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. Most dojos run dedicated beginner or all-levels classes. Sparring (kumite) is introduced gradually, kept light and supervised, and a good dojo never pressures newcomers — you learn the basics, stances, and forms at your own pace, starting at white belt.
- Are there kids' karate classes in Delray Beach?
- Yes — 3 Delray Beach dojos run kids' or youth karate, with some classes starting as young as age 2. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.