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Karate for Self-Defense in Kentucky

Kentucky has 17 dojos offering karate for self-defense in this directory, across 7 cities — Lexington, Louisville, Florence, Paducah and 3 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 for Self-Defense in Lexington, KY

Eagle Martial Arts Lexington

4.8 ★★★★★ 99 reviews

3146 Mapleleaf Dr #130, Lexington, KY

Ages 4–18

Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseistrong technique, kata & fundamentalsstrong kids program

Premier Martial Arts Hamburg

4.9 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

2160 Sir Barton Way Ste 139, Lexington, KY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Ages 3–19

Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseistrong kids programactive competition / tournament team

Premier Martial Arts South Lex

4.9 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

3650 Boston Rd Ste 134, Lexington, KY

Ages 3–12

Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseiwelcoming to beginnersfriendly, respectful dojo

Brian Chewning’s GetRaw Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 30 reviews

3323 Partner Pl Ste 16, Lexington, KY

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team friendly, respectful dojostrong kids programbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

Sin Thé Karate School

4.4 ★★★★☆ 29 reviews

282 Gold Rush Rd #120, Lexington, KY

Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated strong technique, kata & fundamentalsactive competition / tournament teambuilds confidence, discipline & respect

Kenpo Karate LLC

5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews

2375 Professional Hts Dr, Ste 130, Lexington, KY

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated active competition / tournament teamtraditional style & affiliationbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate for Self-Defense in Louisville, KY

Thomas Karate Academy

5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

7203 Lower Hunters Trace #3225, Louisville, KY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great senseigreat workout & fitnessactive competition / tournament team

St. Matthews Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews

4160 Westport Rd B, Louisville, KY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong kids program

Olympic Karate Studio

4.4 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews

4622B Hendrik Dr, Louisville, KY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Affiliated builds confidence, discipline & respect

Takanoko Karate Dojo

5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews

999 Brent St, Louisville, KY

Karate dojo traditional style & affiliation

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Karate for Self-Defense in Florence, KY

Nishime Martial Arts of Florence

4.8 ★★★★★ 38 reviews

8129 Mall Rd, Florence, KY

🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site

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

Invictus Martial Arts ATA

4.8 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

7500 Oakbrook Dr Suite 9, Florence, KY

Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team friendly, respectful dojostrong kids programactive competition / tournament team

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Karate for Self-Defense in Paducah, KY

Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy

4.8 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

3055 N Friendship Rd Unit 4, Paducah, KY

Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated friendly, respectful dojostrong kids programbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

Agape Karate, Boxing & Fitness

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

3240 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY

Karate dojo Kids & teens

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Karate for Self-Defense in Frankfort, KY

Frankfort Martial Arts

5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

699 Isaac Shelby Cir W, Frankfort, KY

Karate dojo Kids & teens expert instruction from a great senseistrong kids programbuilds confidence, discipline & respect

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Karate for Self-Defense in Jeffersontown, KY

Kentuckiana Shotokan Karate Do (KSKD)

5 ★★★★★ 23 reviews

9103 Galene Dr, Jeffersontown, KY

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

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Karate for Self-Defense in Richmond, KY

Gin Ryu (Silver Dragon) Martial Arts Academy LLC

5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

415 Leighway Dr #1, Richmond, KY

Memberships around $70/mo

Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great senseifriendly, respectful dojostrong technique, kata & fundamentals

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