Karate Classes in Akron, OH
Akron has 3 Karate dojos — including 1 with a free trial 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.
Asian Sun Martial Arts Taekwondo Karate of Green Uniontown Portage Lakes Akron
4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
Josho Academy of Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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.
- Josho Academy of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (18)
Kids & teen karate in Akron
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.
- Asian Sun Martial Arts Taekwondo Karate of Green Uniontown Portage Lakes Akron ★★★★★ 4.8 (44)
- Josho Academy of Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (18)
- American Karate Academy ★★★★★ 5 (8)
Karate in Akron: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Akron?
- Most Akron 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 Akron dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 3 dojos in Akron advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Josho Academy of Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Akron?
- 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 Akron?
- Yes — 3 Akron 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.