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Karate for Self-Defense in Michigan Michigan has 61 dojos offering karate for self-defense in this directory, across 42 cities — Detroit, Grand Rapids, Troy, Ann Arbor and 38 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 Detroit, MI 4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
13307 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
Personal training studio offering a variety of martial arts–inspired self defense & fitness classes.
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
6100 14th St, Detroit, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
5 ★★★★★ 26 reviews
14922 Kercheval Ave, Detroit, MI
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program builds confidence, discipline & respect
4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews
13030 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI
Memberships around $80/mo
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons builds confidence, discipline & respect
Energetic facility for kid & adult karate instruction, plus classes for autistic/ADHD students.
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Karate for Self-Defense in Grand Rapids, MI 4.7 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
4981 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Ages 4–18
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
5 ★★★★★ 31 reviews
652 28th St SW B, Grand Rapids, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 4–14
Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Private lessons friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program clean, welcoming dojo
5 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
1420 Plainfield Ave NE 3rd floor, Grand Rapids, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated friendly, respectful dojo traditional style & affiliation welcoming to women
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
5260 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Affiliated
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Karate for Self-Defense in Troy, MI 4.9 ★★★★★ 648 reviews
1881 W South Blvd, Troy, MI
Ages 5–15
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
4.9 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
3656 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 3–17
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
2171 Newburgh Dr, Troy, MI
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
4.5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
5939 John R Rd, Troy, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Karate for Self-Defense in Ann Arbor, MI 5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
214 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
4597 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo great workout & fitness
5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews
323 E Hoover Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Karate dojo Affiliated
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Karate for Self-Defense in Clinton Township, MI 4.8 ★★★★★ 113 reviews
44668 Morley Dr, Clinton Township, MI
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
4.9 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
40821 Garfield Rd, Clinton Township, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 68 reviews
33147 Southbound Gratiot Ave, Clinton Township, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 3–10
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals active competition / tournament team
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Karate for Self-Defense in St Clair Shores, MI 4.9 ★★★★★ 65 reviews
30123 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
31511 Harper Ave, St Clair Shores, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
5 ★★★★★ 1 reviews
23401 Jefferson Ave Ste 3, St Clair Shores, MI
Karate dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Grand Blanc, MI 4.5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews
12235 S Saginaw St Ste f, Grand Blanc, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
4.7 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
12830 S Saginaw St Ste b, Grand Blanc, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 3–12
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Shelby Township, MI 5 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
50765 Mound Rd, Shelby Township, MI
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Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 64 reviews
50940 Shelby Rd, Shelby Township, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 3–11
Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Sterling Heights, MI 5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
35836 Van Dyke Ave, Sterling Heights, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
13261 E 14 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI
Ages 3+
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
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Karate for Self-Defense in Wixom, MI 5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
1537 N Wixom Rd, Wixom, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei strong kids program builds confidence, discipline & respect
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
47705 West Rd #104, Wixom, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated
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Karate for Self-Defense in Allen Park, MI 4.9 ★★★★★ 231 reviews
7318 Park Ave, Allen Park, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
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Karate for Self-Defense in Belleville, MI 4.9 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
785 Sumpter Rd, Belleville, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Birmingham, MI 5 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
2219 Cole St, Birmingham, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 4–18
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
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Karate for Self-Defense in Bloomfield Hills, MI 5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
1551 S Opdyke Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Canton Township, MI 5 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
7225 N Canton Center Rd, Canton Township, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 3–12
Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
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Karate for Self-Defense in Coldwater, MI 4.9 ★★★★★ 13 reviews
482 Marshall St, Coldwater, MI
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei strong kids program builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Karate for Self-Defense in Davison, MI 5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
2140 Fairway Dr, Davison, MI
Ages 6–13
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Dexter, MI 5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
7069 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd, Dexter, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 3–12
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Fenton, MI 5 ★★★★★ 12 reviews
4031 Owen Rd, Fenton, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Competition team active competition / tournament team welcoming to women
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Karate for Self-Defense in Ferndale, MI 4.6 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
247 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
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Karate for Self-Defense in Flat Rock, MI 4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews
27383 Telegraph Rd, Flat Rock, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Memberships around $108/mo
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Flint, MI 4.6 ★★★★★ 20 reviews
G5339 N Saginaw St, Flint, MI
Karate dojo Affiliated builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Karate for Self-Defense in Garden City, MI 4.7 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
6315 Middlebelt Rd, Garden City, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojo great workout & fitness
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Karate for Self-Defense in Jackson, MI 4.8 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
2886 Wildwood Ave, Jackson, MI
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Kalamazoo, MI 5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
1837 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons Affiliated friendly, respectful dojo traditional style & affiliation builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Karate for Self-Defense in Lambertville, MI 4.9 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
3516 W Sterns Rd, Lambertville, MI
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Lincoln Park, MI 5 ★★★★★ 21 reviews
878 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
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Karate for Self-Defense in Livonia, MI 5 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
18766 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Karate for Self-Defense in Macomb, MI 4.9 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
48884 Romeo Plank Rd, Macomb, MI
Karate dojo Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei strong kids program builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Karate for Self-Defense in Midland, MI 5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
1108 S Saginaw Rd, Midland, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
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Karate for Self-Defense in Okemos, MI 5 ★★★★★ 131 reviews
3544 Meridian Crossing Dr #130, Okemos, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Ages 3–17
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Karate for Self-Defense in Plymouth, MI 5 ★★★★★ 27 reviews
13101 Eckles Rd Bldg 2, Suite 209, Plymouth, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Karate dojo Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Weapons / kobudo Competition team Affiliated expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
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Karate for Self-Defense in Romeo, MI 5 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
71310 Van Dyke, Romeo, MI
Ages 4–13
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Karate for Self-Defense in Royal Oak, MI 4.8 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
4304 S Rochester Rd, Royal Oak, MI
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Saginaw, MI 5 ★★★★★ 130 reviews
5738 State St, Saginaw, MI
Ages 3–12
Karate dojo Kids & teens Private lessons expert instruction from a great sensei welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo
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Karate for Self-Defense in Southfield, MI 4.5 ★★★★★ 38 reviews
29100 Southfield Rd, Southfield, MI
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens Private lessons Competition team expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo builds confidence, discipline & respect
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Karate for Self-Defense in Taylor, MI 4.7 ★★★★★ 15 reviews
22391 Ecorse Rd, Taylor, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens Competition team friendly, respectful dojo great workout & fitness active competition / tournament team
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Karate for Self-Defense in Trenton, MI 4.9 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
2628 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Karate dojo Free trial Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
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Karate for Self-Defense in Waterford Township, MI 5 ★★★★★ 24 reviews
4650 W Walton Blvd, Waterford Township, MI
Ages 18+
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens expert instruction from a great sensei friendly, respectful dojo strong kids program
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Karate for Self-Defense in West Bloomfield Township, MI 5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
6363 Orchard Lake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI
Ages 4–18
Karate dojo Beginners welcome Kids & teens welcoming to beginners friendly, respectful dojo strong technique, kata & fundamentals
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