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Karate Classes for Children and Adults in Michigan

50 of the 776 martial arts schools we track in Michigan have karate classes offered. Full listings for every city are on the Michigan page.

50schools
39cities
776schools statewide

This section lists martial arts dojos offering structured karate training programs for preschoolers, youth, and adults. Schools featured here teach traditional styles such as Shotokan, Goju-Ryu, or Wado-Ryu, focusing on kata, sparring, and self-defense drills. Monthly tuition typically ranges from $100 to $220, with options for trial classes before enrolling.

Grand Rapids 4

  1. Elite Karate & Fitness

    419 Norwood Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-2758

    4 PM- 4:35 PM

    Karate / taekwondo
  2. KarateBuilt Grand Rapids

    6469 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-6917

    Karate / taekwondo
  3. Spirit Moves Christian Karate

    7730 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508-7257

    Karate / taekwondo
  4. Super T Karate Inc.

    4981 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-1076

    Karate / taekwondo

Troy 4

  1. Denny Strecker's Karate

    781 E Big Beaver Rd, Troy, MI 48083

    Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-1pm, Mon 8am-10pm, Tue 8am-10pm, Wed 8am-10pm, Thu 8am-10pm, Fri 8am-10pm, Sat 9am-

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
  2. Mastery Martial Arts - Troy

    3656 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48083-5213

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
  3. Metro Michigan Shotokan Karate

    3179 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI 48083-4100

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
  4. U.S. Karate-Do Tokukai

    1800 W Long Lake Rd, Troy, MI 48098-4313

    Karate / taekwondo

Kalamazoo 3

  1. Dojos of the Risen Son

    6245 Atlantic Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
  2. Kalamazoo BJJ

    4233 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  3. Okinawan Karate Academy

    1837 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1930

    Karate / taekwondo

Coopersville 2

  1. Pro Karate Coopersville

    274 Ottawa St, Coopersville, MI 49404-1242

    Karate / taekwondoMMA
  2. Professional Karate Coopersville

    25 68th Ave S, Coopersville, MI 49404

    Karate / taekwondoMMA

Oxford 2

  1. Cosens Martial Arts Oxford LLC

    172 S Washington St, Oxford, MI 48371

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
  2. Maverick MMA Academy

    925 N Lapeer Rd, Oxford, MI 48371-6742

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Walled Lake 2

  1. Olympia Taekwondo of Commerce

    2075 E West Maple Rd, Walled Lake, MI 48390-3816

    Monday: 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
  2. Ryukyu Academy

    3275 Martin Rd, Walled Lake, MI 48390

    Saturday 11:30am-12:15 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

Burton 1

  1. Double Dragon Tang Soo Do

    1235 S Center Rd, Burton, MI 48509-1700

    Karate / taekwondo

Canton 1

  1. Olympia Taekwondo of Canton

    6487 N Canton Center Rd, Canton, MI 48187-2661

    Monday: 3:00 pm - 9:30 pm

    Free trial classMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Cedar Springs 1

  1. American Martial Arts

    main st, Cedar Springs, MI 49319

Clinton Township 1

  1. Trammell's Martial Arts Academy

    22215 Starks Dr, Clinton Township, MI 48036

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Clinton Twp 1

  1. Romanelli's International Martial Arts

    43990 N Gratiot Ave, Clinton Twp, MI 48036-1307

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Davison 1

  1. PKSA Karate Davison

    2140 Fairway Dr, Davison, MI 48423-8482

    5pm to 9 pm

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Deerfield Twp 1

  1. Dudley Martial Arts

    5830 N Lapeer Rd, Deerfield Twp, MI 48461-9660

    5:00 PM - 5:45 PM

Dexter 1

  1. Black Belt Academy

    8110 Main St, Dexter, MI 48130-1030

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo

Ferndale 1

  1. Mejishi Martial Arts, Inc.

    247 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220-1795

    Karate / taekwondo

Fraser 1

  1. College Of Martial Arts

    32040 Utica Rd, Fraser, MI 48026

    Karate / taekwondo

Hancock 1

  1. Copper Country Karate Institute

    632 Quincy St, Hancock, MI 49930-1806

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Highland 1

  1. Rooted Martial Arts

    1444 S Milford Rd, Highland, MI 48357-4863

    6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

    Karate / taekwondo

Holland 1

  1. Fabiano's Karate

    340 E Lakewood Blvd, Holland, MI 49424-2097

    Karate / taekwondo

Howell 1

  1. Ohana Karate

    9525 E Highland Rd, Howell, MI 48843-9098

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Jackson 1

  1. Action Martial Arts

    915 Airport Rd. , Jackson, MI 49202

    Karate / taekwondo

Kentwood 1

  1. Mirandette's Martial Arts Center

    4560 Bowen Blvd SE, Kentwood, MI 49508-5353

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA

Lincoln Park 1

  1. American MMA

    878 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI 48146-1213

    MMA

Livonia 1

  1. Metro United Karate

    27520 Joy Rd, Livonia, MI 48150-4145

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Lowell 1

  1. Milton Bushido-Ryu Karate Of Lowell

    1004 W Main St, Lowell, MI 49331

    Karate / taekwondo

Marquette 1

  1. Northern Lights Martial Arts Center

    1310 S Front St, Marquette, MI 49855-5185

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo

Norton Shores 1

  1. Aspire Taekwondo

    928 E Broadway Ave, Norton Shores, MI 49444-2352

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Owosso 1

  1. Owosso Martial Arts

    1481 E Main St, Owosso, MI 48867

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

Pierson 1

  1. American Martial Arts Institute

    4705 White Rd, Pierson, MI 49339

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Portage 1

  1. Kalamazoo BJJ

    8135 Coxs Dr, Portage, MI 49002

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondoMMA

Riverview 1

  1. WY Martial Arts

    18105 Fort St, Riverview, MI 48193-7433

Rochester Hills 1

  1. JSKA Rochester

    1385 Mahaffy Ave, Rochester Hills, MI 48307-1507

    Karate / taekwondo

Rockford 1

  1. ProKarate Rockford

    528 Wolverine St, Rockford, MI 49341

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

Romeo 1

  1. Elite Martial Arts

    71310 Van Dyke, Romeo, MI 48065

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Saginaw 1

  1. Martial Arts Connection

    6285 Bay Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

Shelby Twp 1

  1. Master Tong's Martial Arts

    50169 Hayes Rd, Shelby Twp, MI 48315-3229

    Mon - Fri 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo

Southfield 1

  1. Plowden's Championship Martial Arts Academy

    25243 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48033-5263

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Sterling Heights 1

  1. College of Martial Arts

    44797 Schoenherr Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48313-1137

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo

Waterford 1

  1. Ironwood Martial Arts

    4541 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI 48329-3515

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
Check uniform policies: Most dojos require a traditional white gi with school-specific patches, which is rarely included in monthly tuition fees.

Also in Michigan

Good to know

How much do karate classes typically cost per month?

Monthly tuition averages between $100 and $220 for 2 to 3 sessions per week. Expect additional expenses including uniform purchases ($40 to $80) and belt promotion test fees ($30 to $75 per rank exam).

At what age can children start taking karate classes?

Most martial arts schools accept children starting at age 4 or 5 in dedicated preschool programs. These introductory classes focus on core motor skills, discipline, and basic balance rather than contact sparring.

How long does it take to earn a black belt in karate?

Earning a 1st degree black belt (Shodan) typically requires 3 to 5 years of regular training attending 2 to 3 classes weekly. Progress depends on passing formal rank evaluations (kyu testing) held every 3 to 6 months.

How to lose body fat percentage?

Reducing body fat percentage involves maintaining a moderate energy deficit while engaging in strength training and high-calorie combat sports. Regular practice in disciplines like MMA or Muay Thai builds lean tissue while driving down overall body fat. Users in Michigan can browse 50 verified martial arts academies offering structured weight management programs.

How to drain fluid from ear?

Draining fluid from an ear—often caused by trauma such as cauliflower ear in grappling—requires sterile medical aspiration using a syringe followed by a compression wrap. Performing this procedure at home without medical expertise carries a severe risk of infection and permanent cartilage deformity. Practicing martial artists in Michigan should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 50 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.