Karate Classes in Lubbock, TX
Lubbock has 7 Karate dojos — including 4 with a free trial, 1 beginner-friendly, and 6 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.
Fire & Ice Martial Arts
5 ★★★★★ 47 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Texas Karate Institute
4.9 ★★★★★ 35 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
West Texas Karate
4.8 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Premier Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 33 reviews
Premier Martial Arts West
4.7 ★★★★★ 29 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Xtreme Karate and Kickboxing
5 ★★★★★ 11 reviews
West Texas Kenpo
Good to know in Lubbock
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Premier Martial Arts, Premier Martial Arts West and West Texas Kenpo.
Looking for a women's class or a welcoming room to start in? Texas Karate Institute runs women's Karate.
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.
- Fire & Ice Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (47)
- Texas Karate Institute ★★★★★ 4.9 (35)
- West Texas Karate ★★★★★ 4.8 (34)
New to karate?
This dojo is 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.
- Premier Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.7 (33)
Kids & teen karate in Lubbock
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.
- Fire & Ice Martial Arts ★★★★★ 5 (47)
- Texas Karate Institute ★★★★★ 4.9 (35)
- West Texas Karate ★★★★★ 4.8 (34)
Karate in Lubbock: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Lubbock?
- Most Lubbock 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 Lubbock dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 4 of the 7 dojos in Lubbock advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Fire & Ice Martial Arts, Texas Karate Institute, West Texas Karate. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Lubbock?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 1 Lubbock dojo is 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 Lubbock?
- Yes — 6 Lubbock dojos run kids' or youth karate, with some classes starting as young as age 4. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.