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Karate Classes in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Fort Lauderdale has 3 Karate dojos — including 2 with a free trial and 2 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.
International Martial Arts Academy World Headquarters
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Karate America - Ft. Lauderdale
4.5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Fort Lauderdale
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Karate America - Ft. Lauderdale and Joyner's Professional Karate.
Plan your first class
These dojos offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try karate before you commit. Check each dojo's schedule for the current offer.
- International Martial Arts Academy World Headquarters ★★★★★ 4.9 (70)
- Karate America - Ft. Lauderdale ★★★★★ 4.5 (42)
Kids & teen karate in Fort Lauderdale
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.
- International Martial Arts Academy World Headquarters ★★★★★ 4.9 (70)
- Karate America - Ft. Lauderdale ★★★★★ 4.5 (42)
Karate in Fort Lauderdale: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Fort Lauderdale?
- Most Fort Lauderdale 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 Fort Lauderdale dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 3 dojos in Fort Lauderdale advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including International Martial Arts Academy World Headquarters, Karate America - Ft. Lauderdale. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Fort Lauderdale?
- 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 Fort Lauderdale?
- Yes — 2 Fort Lauderdale dojos run kids' or youth karate. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.