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Karate Classes in Washington
87 Karate dojos across 45 cities in Washington — including 19 with a free trial, 31 beginner-friendly, and 63 with kids' classes. Pick a city for full listings with member reviews, live open-now hours, and the classes each dojo runs — or browse the map.
Karate travelled from Okinawa and Japan to every corner of America, and Washington now has dojos for every reason people train: a nervous first class, a serious workout, self-defense, kids' and women's programs, belt progression, or the competition team. You don't need to be fit or experienced to walk in — all ages and levels are welcome, and a good dojo meets you where you are.
Cities in Washington
- Seattle
- Bellingham
- Spokane
- Bellevue
- Vancouver
- Federal Way
- Port Orchard
- Renton
- Walla Walla
- Yakima
- Aberdeen
- Bremerton
- Issaquah
- Kennewick
- Kirkland
- Lacey
- Moses Lake
- Richland
- Shoreline
- Wenatchee
- Auburn
- Bothell
- Cheney
- Edgewood
- Ellensburg
- Everett
- Lakewood
- Lynnwood
- Mercer Island
- Mill Creek
- Oak Harbor
- Olympia
- Pasco
- Port Angeles
- Poulsbo
- Redmond
- Sammamish
- SeaTac
- Selah
- Snohomish
- South Hill
- Spokane Valley
- Tacoma
- Tumwater
- Woodinville
Featured karate dojos in Washington
Ranked by what members say — Google rating weighted by review count. See the full best-of-Washington ranking →
Rock Solid Martial Arts ️
4.7 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Karate Church
4.6 ★★★★★ 97 reviews
Intimate venue with hardwood floors and a community library, showcasing local bands, art and more.
East West Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
The Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
4.9 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Kickboxing Academy-Brian Johnson Karate
4.6 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
Warhorse Karate • Jiu Jitsu
4.6 ★★★★★ 58 reviews
More ways to train in Washington
- Best karate dojos in Washington — the state-wide ranking
- Karate for beginners — 31 beginner-friendly dojos in Washington, ready for your first class
- Kids & teen karate — 63 dojos in Washington with youth programs
- Free trial classes — 19 dojos in Washington offer a free trial or intro class
- Women's karate — 7 dojos in Washington with women's classes
- Browse karate class types — beginners, kids, teens, women's, kata, kumite, weapons/kobudo, private lessons and more
- Shotokan Karate (JKA) locations in Washington
- Kenpo / Kempo Karate locations in Washington
- Kyokushin Karate locations in Washington
Karate programs in Washington
Find the class that fits — whether you're starting from zero, bringing the kids, or chasing your first competition.
- 🧒 Kids Karate in Washington
- 🛡️ Self-Defense in Washington
- 🐉 Little Dragons in Washington
- 🌱 Beginners in Washington
- 🥋 Adult Karate in Washington
- 👤 Private Lessons in Washington
- 🥊 Kumite / Sparring in Washington
- ⚔️ Weapons (Kobudo) in Washington
- ✨ Teens in Washington
- 💪 Women's Karate in Washington
- 🌀 Kata (Forms) in Washington
Other martial arts trained in Washington
Most karate dojos are multi-art. Here's what else Washington dojos teach under the same roof.
Karate in Washington: common questions
- How many karate dojos are in Washington?
- Our directory lists 87 karate dojos across 45 cities in Washington. The cities with the most are Seattle (8), Bellingham (6), Spokane (5).
- How much does karate cost a month in Washington?
- Most Washington dojos don't post prices online. Across karate dojos in our directory that do list a rate, monthly memberships run about $50–$150 (median around $89). Karate is usually sold as a monthly membership, and rates vary by dojo and style. Many offer a free or discounted first class — see our cost guide for typical ranges.
- Are free trial classes available in Washington?
- Yes — 19 dojos in Washington advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro week. It's the low-pressure way to try a class before you commit; confirm the current offer on the dojo's site.
- Can beginners and kids train karate in Washington?
- Absolutely — karate welcomes all ages and levels. 31 Washington dojos are highlighted by members as beginner-friendly, and 63 run kids' or youth programs. You don't need to be fit or have any experience to start, and no reputable dojo pushes beginners into hard sparring before they're ready.
- Do I need to be in shape or spar to start karate?
- No. You can start with zero fitness base and no experience — the training itself gets you in shape. Beginners spend their time on the basics (kihon), forms (kata), and controlled partner drills; sparring (kumite) is introduced gradually, kept light, and closely supervised, and a good dojo never throws newcomers into it. You learn at your own pace, and every black belt in the room started as a white belt.