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Looking for karate classes in Austin? Our directory tracks the dojos worth training at — from beginner-friendly and kids' classes to adult programs, kata, and kumite. Use the map and rankings below to find your dojo, compare what each one offers, and grab a free trial before you commit.
5 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The smartest way to start: these dojos offer a free trial class or a low-cost intro deal, so you can watch a class and meet the sensei before you commit: Life Ki-do Austin Martial Arts Dojo, Impact Martial Arts Austin TX, One World Karate Austin, Sun Dragon Seido Karate & Self Defense, NFP. Try a couple before choosing. Check each dojo's schedule for current offers, and see the full list on our free trial page.
New to karate? These dojos flag beginner-welcoming classes: Life Ki-do Austin Martial Arts Dojo, Impact Martial Arts Austin TX, Austin Karate Academy, One World Karate Austin. You do not need to be fit, flexible, or experienced to start — read what to expect when you begin, or browse every beginner-friendly dojo in the directory.
Looking for classes for your child? These Austin dojos flag kids' or youth programs: Life Ki-do Austin Martial Arts Dojo, Impact Martial Arts Austin TX, Austin Karate Academy, Austin Karate Center, One World Karate Austin, Sun Dragon Seido Karate & Self Defense, NFP. See our kids' age guide for what age to start and how dojos keep it safe, or browse all kids karate.
Karate dojos in Austin often teach other martial arts under the same roof, so you can add taekwondo, kickboxing, or a ground-fighting art on one membership. See how the striking arts compare in our karate vs taekwondo guide, or browse the other martial arts each dojo offers and the karate class types available.
There aren’t enough words to say how special of a place we think Life-Kido is! We have had the honor to get to know Sensei Deven over the past year and we feel so lucky!
5 stars for Impact Martial Arts. My son was a very shy child, he came to class first day in tears. They took time cheering him up, had other kids talking to him and helped him get over his shyness. After 10 minutes he joined the class with everyone else and enjoyed every class after that. Master Doss and Ms.
Austin Karate Academy is a wonderful school that I would 100% recommend to anyone interested in learning martial arts! One of the best things about the program is that the instructors really care about the students. It feels like a family. The kids who come to class gain confidence and discipline each lesson.
