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Karate for Self-Defense in Arizona Arizona has 55 dojos offering karate for self-defense in this directory, across 16 cities — Gilbert, Chandler, Mesa, Phoenix and 12 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.
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Karate for Self-Defense in Gilbert, AZ 4.6 ★★★★★ 183 reviews
1525 S Higley Rd #101, Gilbert, AZ
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Ages 4–13
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
1094 S Gilbert Rd #107, Gilbert, AZ
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 77 reviews
3317 S Higley Rd #109, Gilbert, AZ
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Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
147 S Higley Rd #101, Gilbert, AZ
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Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
4.6 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
2531 S Gilbert Rd #111, Gilbert, AZ
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Memberships around $200/mo · Ages 7–13
Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals great workout & fitness
5 ★★★★★ 9 reviews
884 W Warner Rd Ste B1, Gilbert, AZ
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4.8 ★★★★★ 6 reviews
1501 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ
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Karate for Self-Defense in Chandler, AZ 4.9 ★★★★★ 115 reviews
5955 W Ray Rd #16, Chandler, AZ
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Ages 4–16
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo great workout & fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
610 N Alma School Rd Unit 32, Chandler, AZ
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Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
950 E Pecos Rd #4, Chandler, AZ
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4.9 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
1655 W Frye Rd, Chandler, AZ
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5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews
1992 N Alma School Rd, Chandler, AZ
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4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
1929 E Ray Rd #4, Chandler, AZ
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Karate for Self-Defense in Mesa, AZ 4.9 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
9303 E Baseline Rd UNIT 104, Mesa, AZ
Memberships around $199/mo
Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals strong kids program
5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
9919 E Baseline Rd #101, Mesa, AZ
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Ages 3–17
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo great workout & fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
5757 E McKellips Rd #101, Mesa, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals great workout & fitness
4.7 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
3701 E Southern Ave #1, Mesa, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
2727 E McKellips Rd, Mesa, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
4.7 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
1130 W University Dr #103, Mesa, AZ
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Karate for Self-Defense in Phoenix, AZ 5 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
8021 N 43rd Ave #1b, Phoenix, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo great workout & fitness
5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
3851 E Thunderbird Rd b117, Phoenix, AZ
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Memberships around $110/mo
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
3141 E Beardsley Rd, Phoenix, AZ
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Memberships around $59/mo
Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
1510 E Bell Rd, Phoenix, AZ
Ages 2–8
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
14647 S 50th St C-172, Phoenix, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
4.7 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
505 W Dunlap Ave #1A, Phoenix, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei traditional style & affiliation builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Karate for Self-Defense in Scottsdale, AZ 4.9 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
16419 N 91st St a115, Scottsdale, AZ
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
Kids' school for martial arts, specializing in the discipline of karate.
5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
14148 N 100th St Ste C-130, Scottsdale, AZ
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Ages 13–17
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
4.9 ★★★★★ 70 reviews
7609 E Pinnacle Peak Rd Ste 7, Scottsdale, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
8473 E McDonald Dr, Scottsdale, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
6245 E Bell Rd #120, Scottsdale, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo good value / fair pricing
Martial arts academy offering karate classes for adults & kids, plus kickboxing, judo & more.
4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
7835 E Gelding Dr Ste F, Scottsdale, AZ
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Karate for Self-Defense in Peoria, AZ 4.7 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
9800 N 91st Ave Ste 104, Peoria, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program builds confidence, discipline & respect
5 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
13644 N 75th Ave Ste 103, Peoria, AZ
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Ages 8–14
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
4.4 ★★★★☆ 23 reviews
21505 N 78th Ave #120, Peoria, AZ
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Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
4.9 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
9836 W Yearling Rd F-1360, Peoria, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program builds confidence, discipline & respect
5 ★★★★★ 14 reviews
20255 N Lake Pleasant Rd #105, Peoria, AZ
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Karate for Self-Defense in Tempe, AZ 4.4 ★★★★☆ 249 reviews
1701 E Warner Rd, Tempe, AZ
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Ages 4–13
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
4.8 ★★★★★ 56 reviews
411 S Madison Dr, Tempe, AZ
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo friendly, respectful dojo
Martial arts supply store featuring weapons, costumes, and other gear, plus toys.
5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
5815 S McClintock Dr, Tempe, AZ
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4.8 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
27 W Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ
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Ages 8–12
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Karate for Self-Defense in Tucson, AZ 4.9 ★★★★★ 52 reviews
6906 N Camino Martin #140, Tucson, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
9725 N Thornydale Rd #149, Tucson, AZ
Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo active competition / tournament team
5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
7455 W Twin Peaks Rd, Tucson, AZ
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Ages 5–8
Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojo great workout & fitness builds confidence, discipline & respect
Kenpo karate is the specialty at this family-owned school offering programs for kids & adults.
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
7320 N La Cholla Blvd #164, Tucson, AZ
Ages 4–14
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Karate for Self-Defense in Glendale, AZ 4.8 ★★★★★ 121 reviews
20165 N 67th Ave Ste 120, Glendale, AZ
Ages 4–6
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals strong kids program
4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
Located inside Fitness 1 Gym, 4316 W Bell Rd, Glendale, AZ
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Karate for Self-Defense in Lake Havasu City, AZ 5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
2127 McCulloch Blvd N, Lake Havasu City, AZ
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4.5 ★★★★★ 8 reviews
597 N Lake Havasu Ave, Lake Havasu City, AZ
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Karate for Self-Defense in Prescott Valley, AZ 5 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
6616 E 2nd St Ste d & e, Prescott Valley, AZ
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4.8 ★★★★★ 22 reviews
8301 E Jacque Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ
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Ages 3–7
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Karate for Self-Defense in Goodyear, AZ 4.9 ★★★★★ 36 reviews
13370 W Van Buren St #105, Goodyear, AZ
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Karate for Self-Defense in Queen Creek, AZ 4.9 ★★★★★ 111 reviews
22130 S Scotland Ct #102, Queen Creek, AZ
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Karate for Self-Defense in Sierra Vista, AZ 4.8 ★★★★★ 44 reviews
125 S 1st St, Sierra Vista, AZ
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Karate for Self-Defense in Yuma, AZ 4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
1292 S 5th Ave #4, Yuma, AZ
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