Karate Classes in Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn has 9 Karate dojos — including 1 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 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.
Johnny Karate NYC
5 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Blitz Dojo Martial Arts and Fitness 🥋
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Fitness & martial arts academy with classes in karate, kickboxing & jujitsu for for youth & adults.
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.
- Johnny Karate NYC ★★★★★ 5 (194)
New to karate?
This dojo is called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring (kumite) builds up slowly and stays light and supervised. Everyone in the room started at white belt.
- Johnny Karate NYC ★★★★★ 5 (194)
Kids & teen karate in Brooklyn
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.
- Johnny Karate NYC ★★★★★ 5 (194)
Karate in Brooklyn: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Brooklyn?
- Most Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 9 dojos in Brooklyn advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Johnny Karate NYC. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Brooklyn?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Brooklyn dojo is highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. 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 Brooklyn?
- Yes — 1 Brooklyn 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.