Karate Classes in Orem, UT
Orem has 6 Karate dojos — including 2 with a free trial, 3 beginner-friendly, and 5 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.
Bobby Lawrence Karate - Orem
4.8 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Bushi Kai Action Academy
5 ★★★★★ 42 reviews
Life Skills Karate
4.9 ★★★★★ 37 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
The Dojo - Perry's Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Shotokan Karate & Self-defense
4.2 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews
Utah Seidokan Karate
Good to know in Orem
For a recognized style organization or franchise (think Shotokan/JKA, Kyokushin, Tiger Schulmann's, Villari's), members point to Bobby Lawrence Karate - Orem, The Dojo - Perry's Martial Arts and Shotokan Karate & Self-defense.
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.
- Life Skills Karate ★★★★★ 4.9 (37)
- The Dojo - Perry's Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (34)
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.
- Bobby Lawrence Karate - Orem ★★★★★ 4.8 (92)
- Bushi Kai Action Academy ★★★★★ 5 (42)
- The Dojo - Perry's Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.9 (34)
Kids & teen karate in Orem
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.
- Bobby Lawrence Karate - Orem ★★★★★ 4.8 (92)
- Bushi Kai Action Academy ★★★★★ 5 (42)
- Life Skills Karate ★★★★★ 4.9 (37)
Karate in Orem: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Orem?
- Most Orem 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 Orem dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 2 of the 6 dojos in Orem advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Life Skills Karate, The Dojo - Perry's Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Orem?
- Yes. Karate welcomes complete beginners, and you don't need to be fit or have any experience first — the training gets you in shape. 3 Orem 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 Orem?
- Yes — 5 Orem 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.