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Karate Classes in Georgia
154 Karate dojos across 79 cities in Georgia — including 41 with a free trial, 28 beginner-friendly, and 105 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each dojo runs — or browse the map.
Karate travelled from Okinawa and Japan to every corner of America, and Georgia now has dojos for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, belt progression, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in — all ages and levels are welcome, and a good dojo meets you where you are.
Cities in Georgia
- Atlanta
- Savannah
- Lawrenceville
- Macon
- Alpharetta
- Conyers
- Cumming
- Gainesville
- Marietta
- Sandy Springs
- Canton
- Columbus
- Dunwoody
- Flowery Branch
- Johns Creek
- McDonough
- Milton
- Suwanee
- Athens
- Augusta
- Carrollton
- Covington
- Dalton
- Decatur
- Duluth
- Evans
- Fort Oglethorpe
- Newnan
- Peachtree City
- Richmond Hill
- Snellville
- Stockbridge
- Sugar Hill
- Union City
- Warner Robins
- Woodstock
- Acworth
- Austell
- Bainbridge
- Bogart
- Bonaire
- Braselton
- Calhoun
- Cartersville
- Chamblee
- Chatsworth
- College Park
- Dacula
- Douglasville
- Eatonton
- Fayetteville
- Grayson
- Grovetown
- Hoschton
- Jesup
- Jonesboro
- Kennesaw
- Lithonia
- Locust Grove
- Loganville
- Martinez
- Midway
- Milledgeville
- Norcross
- Peachtree Corners
- Pooler
- Rincon
- Ringgold
- Roswell
- St Marys
- Statesboro
- Tucker
- Valdosta
- Vidalia
- Villa Rica
- Watkinsville
- Waycross
- Winder
- Woodbine
Featured karate dojos in Georgia
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Georgia ranking →
Pooler Karate, Krav Maga, & Jiu-Jitsu
5 ★★★★★ 559 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Seigler's Karate Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 277 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Epic Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
Atlanta Kick
4.9 ★★★★★ 173 reviews
Jay's United Karate Studio
5 ★★★★★ 167 reviews
Summer camp and after-school program providing youth kickboxing and karate, plus adult classes.
More ways to train in Georgia
- Best karate dojos in Georgia — the state-wide ranking
- Karate for beginners — 28 beginner-friendly dojos in Georgia, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen karate — 105 dojos in Georgia with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 41 dojos in Georgia offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's karate — 3 dojos in Georgia with women's classes
- Browse karate class types — beginners, kids, teens, women's, kata, kumite, weapons/kobudo, private lessons and more
- Shotokan Karate (JKA) locations in Georgia
- Premier Martial Arts locations in Georgia
- Kenpo / Kempo Karate locations in Georgia
Karate programs in Georgia
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
Other martial arts trained in Georgia
Most karate dojos are multi-art. Here's what else Georgia dojos teach under the same roof.
Karate in Georgia: common questions
- How many karate dojos are in Georgia?
- Our directory lists 154 karate dojos across 79 cities in Georgia. The cities with the most are Atlanta (11), Savannah (6), Lawrenceville (5).
- How much does karate cost a month in Georgia?
- Among Georgia dojos that publish a rate, monthly memberships run about $55–$200 (median around $107.5). Prices vary by dojo, style, and how often you train, and many don't post online — so check the dojo's own schedule. Our cost guide breaks down what to expect.
- Are free trial classes available in Georgia?
- Yes — 41 dojos in Georgia advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the dojo's site.
- Can beginners and kids train karate in Georgia?
- Absolutely — karate welcomes all ages and levels. 28 Georgia dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 105 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable dojo pushes beginners into hard sparring before they're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start karate?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Beginners spend their time on the basics (kihon), forms (kata), and controlled partner drills; sparring (kumite) is introduced gradually, kept light, and closely supervised, and a good dojo never throws newcomers into it. You learn at your own pace, and every black belt in the room started as a white belt.