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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Ohio

Ohio has 16 dojos offering kumite / sparring classes in this directory, across 13 cities — Cincinnati, Columbus, West Chester Township, Athens and 9 more. Dojos are grouped by city below and ranked by local reputation (rating weighted by review count) — each listing shows the programs it runs and what members say, so you know what a class is like before you book.

Program labels come from each dojo's own website and members' reviews; schedules and formats change, so check the dojo's timetable before you go.

Karate Kumite / Sparring in Cincinnati, OH

Nishime Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 137 reviews

7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

Watson's Martial Arts Cincinnati

4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews

9545 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team great workout & fitnessstrong kids programbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Columbus, OH

USA Seireikai Karate (Padrón Dojo-Oyama Juku)

4.8 ★★★★★ 19 reviews

2519 Franksway St, Columbus, OH

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseistrong technique, kata & fundamentalsactive competition / tournament team

EJ's Warrior Karate Academy

4.2 ★★★★☆ 17 reviews

3975 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated friendly, respectful dojo

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in West Chester Township, OH

Budokai Academy Of Martial Arts West Chester

4.8 ★★★★★ 49 reviews

8938 Beckett Rd, West Chester Township, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

Sacan Martial Arts

4.9 ★★★★★ 29 reviews

9090 Cox Rd, West Chester Township, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team friendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentalsgood value / fair pricing

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Athens, OH

Athens Karate Club

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

701 E State St, Athens, OH

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Austintown, OH

Next Level Martial Arts Academy

4.5 ★★★★★ 96 reviews

5013 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Berea, OH

New World Karate & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

760 W Bagley Rd, Berea, OH

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated builds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Greenville, OH

Matsunoki Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

622 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Memberships around $35/mo Ages 6–13

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Mayfield Heights, OH

Mayfield Karate & Minna Jiu Jitsu

4.5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

5815 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Heights, OH

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated active competition / tournament teambuilds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Middletown, OH

Budokai Academy of Martial Arts Middletown

5 ★★★★★ 58 reviews

1725 Yankee Rd, Middletown, OH

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Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in North Royalton, OH

Inspire Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

10139 Royalton Rd Ste B, North Royalton, OH

Karate dojo Kids & teens welcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Rocky River, OH

Riverview Martial Arts & Fitness

4.8 ★★★★★ 28 reviews

19474 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Stow, OH

Hickey Karate Center

5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

4540 Stow Rd, Stow, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 5–7

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated

Martial arts school offering karate, judo & Jiu-Jitsu classes, plus fitness training & yoga.

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Karate Kumite / Sparring in Twinsburg, OH

Okinawa Karate Of Twinsburg

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

1929 E Aurora Rd, Twinsburg, OH

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojotraditional style & affiliation

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