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Karate Classes in New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle has 3 Karate dojos — including 1 with a free trial, 2 beginner-friendly, and 3 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.
KNOCKOUT BOXING GYM
4.9 ★★★★★ 200 reviews
True ChampionZ Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 49 reviews
Ki Martial Arts Karate & Krav Maga
4 ★★★★☆ 1 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in New Rochelle
2 of the 3 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 KNOCKOUT BOXING GYM and True ChampionZ Martial Arts.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Ki Martial Arts Karate & Krav Maga runs women's Karate.
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.
- Ki Martial Arts Karate & Krav Maga ★★★★☆ 4 (1)
New to karate?
These dojos are 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.
- KNOCKOUT BOXING GYM ★★★★★ 4.9 (200)
- Ki Martial Arts Karate & Krav Maga ★★★★☆ 4 (1)
Kids & teen karate in New Rochelle
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.
- KNOCKOUT BOXING GYM ★★★★★ 4.9 (200)
- True ChampionZ Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (49)
- Ki Martial Arts Karate & Krav Maga ★★★★☆ 4 (1)
Karate in New Rochelle: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in New Rochelle?
- Most New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 3 dojos in New Rochelle advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Ki Martial Arts Karate & Krav Maga. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in New Rochelle?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 2 New Rochelle dojos are 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 New Rochelle?
- Yes — 3 New Rochelle dojos run 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.