Karate Classes in Tulsa, OK
Tulsa has 3 Karate dojos — including 2 with a free trial, 1 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.
Motion Tulsa
4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Kid-focused facility offering classes in karate, parkour, and yoga, plus summer camp.
Relentless Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Apollo's Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Good to know in Tulsa
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Relentless Martial Arts.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Relentless Martial Arts runs women's Karate.
Plan your first class
These dojos offer 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.
- Relentless Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (55)
- Apollo's Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.7 (71)
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.
- Relentless Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (55)
Kids & teen karate in Tulsa
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.
- Motion Tulsa ★★★★★ 4.6 (181)
- Relentless Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (55)
- Apollo's Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.7 (71)
Karate in Tulsa: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Tulsa?
- Most Tulsa 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 Tulsa dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 3 dojos in Tulsa advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Relentless Martial Arts, Apollo's Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Tulsa?
- 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 Tulsa 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 Tulsa?
- Yes — 3 Tulsa dojos run kids' or youth karate, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.