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Karate Classes in Bellevue, WA
Bellevue has 4 Karate dojos — including 1 with a free trial and 4 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.
Academy of Kempo Martial Arts
4.7 ★★★★★ 51 reviews
🥋 Free trial / intro class — check their site
Washington Shotokan Karate Association
4.9 ★★★★★ 19 reviews
Washington Karate Association
4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews
Western Washington Shotokan Karate Group
5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews
Good to know in Bellevue
1 of the 4 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 Academy of Kempo Martial Arts, Washington Shotokan Karate Association and Western Washington Shotokan Karate Group.
Plan your first class
This dojo offers 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.
- Academy of Kempo Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.7 (51)
Kids & teen karate in Bellevue
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.
- Academy of Kempo Martial Arts ★★★★★ 4.7 (51)
- Washington Shotokan Karate Association ★★★★★ 4.9 (19)
- Washington Karate Association ★★★★★ 4.8 (17)
Karate in Bellevue: quick answers
- How much does karate cost a month in Bellevue?
- Most Bellevue 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 Bellevue dojos offer a free trial or free first class?
- Yes — 1 of the 4 dojos in Bellevue advertise a free trial, free first class, or intro offer, including Academy of Kempo Martial Arts. Offers change, so confirm on the dojo's site before you go.
- I'm a total beginner — can I start karate in Bellevue?
- 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 Bellevue?
- Yes — 4 Bellevue dojos run kids' or youth karate, with some classes starting as young as age 2. Youth programs focus on confidence, discipline, respect, and fun in a supervised setting; check each dojo's schedule for age groups and times.