Karate Classes in Savannah, GA
Savannah has 6 Karate dojos — including 1 with a free trial and 4 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.
Savannah Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 146 reviews
Savannah's Black Belt Academy
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
South Georgia Karate Academy
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
Savannah Okinawan Karate LLC
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Good to know in Savannah
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to South Georgia Karate Academy and Southern Black Belt Academy.
Plan your first class
This dojo offers 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.
- Savannah's Black Belt Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (37)
Kids & teen karate in Savannah
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.
- Savannah Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (146)
- Savannah's Black Belt Academy ★★★★★ 4.9 (37)
- South Georgia Karate Academy ★★★★★ 5 (13)
Karate in Savannah: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Savannah?
- A few Savannah dojos list a membership around $20/mo, but most don't post rates online. Ask about a free trial and check the dojo's schedule for current prices — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Do any Savannah dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 6 dojos in Savannah advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Savannah's Black Belt Academy. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Savannah?
- 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 Savannah?
- Yes — 4 Savannah dojos run kids' or youth karate, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.