Karate Classes in Dallas, TX
Dallas has 10 Karate dojos — including 5 with a free trial, 5 beginner-friendly, and 9 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.
PowerKenpo - Family Friendly Karate
5 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Dallas Kyokushin Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Premier Martial Arts Lakewood
4.9 ★★★★★ 28 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Premier Martial Arts Lake Highlands
4.6 ★★★★★ 32 reviews
Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense (Karate, Martial Arts)
5 ★★★★★ 16 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Okinawa Karate Club of Dallas
4.4 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Juko-Kai Dallas Karate & Jujitsu Academy
5 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
Shotokan Karate Club
5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews
Good to know in Dallas
2 of the 9 dojos with posted hours are open on Sundays.
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Dallas Kyokushin Karate, Premier Martial Arts Lakewood, Premier Martial Arts Lake Highlands, Chamberlain Studios of Self-Defense (Karate, Martial Arts), and 2 more.
Plan your first class
These dojos offer a free trial, free first class, or intro offer — the low-risk way to try karate before you commit. Check each dojo's schedule for the current offer.
- PowerKenpo - Family Friendly Karate ★★★★★ 5 (37)
- Dallas Kyokushin Karate ★★★★★ 4.8 (35)
- Premier Martial Arts Lakewood ★★★★★ 4.9 (28)
New to karate?
These dojos are called out by members as welcoming to beginners — go at your own pace, ask questions, and know that sparring (kumite) builds up slowly and stays light and supervised. Everyone in the room started at white belt.
- PowerKenpo - Family Friendly Karate ★★★★★ 5 (37)
- Dallas Kyokushin Karate ★★★★★ 4.8 (35)
- Premier Martial Arts Lakewood ★★★★★ 4.9 (28)
Kids & teen karate in Dallas
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.
- PowerKenpo - Family Friendly Karate ★★★★★ 5 (37)
- Dallas Kyokushin Karate ★★★★★ 4.8 (35)
- Premier Martial Arts Lakewood ★★★★★ 4.9 (28)
Karate in Dallas: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Dallas?
- Most Dallas 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 Dallas dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 5 of the 10 dojos in Dallas advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including PowerKenpo - Family Friendly Karate, Dallas Kyokushin Karate, Premier Martial Arts Lakewood. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Dallas?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 5 Dallas dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly. 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 Dallas?
- Yes — 9 Dallas dojos run kids' or youth karate, with some classes starting as young as age 3. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.