Karate Classes in Kingsport, TN
Kingsport has 2 Karate dojos — including 2 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.
East Tennessee School-Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 18 reviews
Karate dojo Kids & teens builds confidence, discipline & respect
Red Dragon Kenpo Karate & Parkour
4.8 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
Karate dojo Kids & teens Affiliated builds confidence, discipline & respect
Good to know in Kingsport
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Red Dragon Kenpo Karate & Parkour.
Kids & teen karate in Kingsport
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.
- East Tennessee School-Karate ★★★★★ 4.8 (18)
- Red Dragon Kenpo Karate & Parkour ★★★★★ 4.8 (16)
Karate in Kingsport: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Kingsport?
- Most Kingsport 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 Kingsport dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- None of the Kingsport dojos list a free trial in our data, but many offer a free or discounted first class even when it isn't posted — it's always worth calling to ask.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Kingsport?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. Most dojos run dedicated beginner or all-levels classes. 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 Kingsport?
- Yes — 2 Kingsport dojos run kids' or youth karate. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.