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Karate Classes in Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack has 2 Karate dojos — including 1 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.
Barr Karate
4.4 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews
Good to know in Hackensack
1 of the 2 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Barr Karate.
Kids & teen karate in Hackensack
This dojo runs 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.
- Barr Karate ★★★★☆ 4.4 (29)
Karate in Hackensack: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Hackensack?
- A few Hackensack dojos list a membership around $95/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 Hackensack dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Hackensack 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 Hackensack?
- 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 Hackensack?
- Yes — 1 Hackensack dojo runs 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.