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.
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Action Karate Robbinsville
1057 Washington Blvd, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-3119
Mon 9am-9pm, Tue 9am-9pm, Wed 9am-9pm, Thu 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-9pm
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Everson's Karate Institute
2330 Highway 33, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-1430
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Master Peter's Academy of Martial Arts
1151 US-130, Robbinsville, NJ 08691-1104
Summer Camp (Ages 5-12) – Dayton
Clark 2
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Shojin Dojo
430 Westfield Ave, Clark, NJ 07066
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USA Karate & Fitness Official Training Center Clark
1120 Raritan Rd, Clark, NJ 07066
Marlton 2
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Action Karate Marlton
330 Greentree Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053-9427
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Amerikick Karate Marlton
230 N Maple Ave, Marlton, NJ 08053-9400
Alpha 1
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Golden Dragon Karate School Alpha, NJ
1100 East Blvd, Alpha, NJ 08865
Avenel 1
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Usa Karate & Fitness OfficialTraining Center
1254 Saint Georges Ave, Avenel, NJ 07001-1217
Belmar 1
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World Karate
2510 Belmar Blvd, Belmar, NJ 07719-3900
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Amerikick Blackwood
1275 Blackwood-Clementon Rd, Blackwood, NJ 08012
Brick 1
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Paul Prendergast Karate
950 Cedar Bridge Ave, Brick, NJ 08723-4112
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Action Karate Cherry Hill
499 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
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Action Karate Cinnaminson
1703 Highland Ave, Cinnaminson Twp, NJ 08077-2927
Clifton 1
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MSR New Jersey Keikokai
155 Valley Rd, Clifton, NJ 07013-1164
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Kenkojuku Karate of South Jersey
614 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08108-3704
Dayton 1
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Master Peter's Academy of Martial Arts
485 Georges Rd, Dayton, NJ 08810-1436
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Amerikick Delran
4000 Route 130, Delran Twp, NJ 08075-2404
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East Morris Karate Academy
14 West St, East Hanover, NJ 07936
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Green's School of Martial Arts
116 Rhode Island Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018-2428
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NJ TKD Kickboxing Academy
761 NJ-33, East Windsor Twp, NJ 08520
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Amerikick EHT
6701 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234-3900
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Tap House Jiu Jitsu
323 S Pitney Rd, Galloway Twp, NJ 08205-9612
Garwood 1
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Sana's Seido Karate
340 North Ave, Garwood, NJ 07027-1002
Glen Ridge 1
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Essex Shukokai Karate
855 Bloomfield Ave, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028-1307
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Barr Karate
150 Kansas St, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Haddon Heights 1
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AmeriKick Haddon Heights
525 Station Ave, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035-1904
Hamilton Township 1
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Action Karate Hamilton
1970 NJ-33, Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
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United Martial Artist
589 Palmer Ave, Hazlet Twp, NJ 07734-3277
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Destined For Greatness Martial Arts
2 Union Ave, Irvington, NJ 07111-3280
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Family Fitness Karate and Kickboxing
419 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307-2801
Lebanon 1
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Action Karate Lebanon
1386 US Highway 22, Lebanon, NJ 08833-2205
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Immortal Dragon Martial Arts
234 Main St, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
Mahwah 1
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Shido-Kan Karate of Mahwah
1029 MacArthur Blvd, Mahwah, NJ 07430-3612
Matawan 1
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Matawan School of Martial Arts
112 Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747-2630
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Mountain Martial Arts / Gojuryu Kenkyukai of New Jersey
477 Spotswood Englishtown Rd, Monroe Township, NJ 08831
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Dinoto Karate Center (Action Karate Mt Laurel)
127 Ark Rd, Mt Laurel, NJ 08054-6302
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Mountain Martial Arts & Fitness
248 Texas Rd, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
Old Bridge Twp 1
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Traditional Karate Center
347 Matawan Rd, Old Bridge Twp, NJ 07747-3922
Oxford 1
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Golden Rule Karate & Fitness
26 Wall St, Oxford, NJ 07863
Palmyra 1
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Okazaki Karate Academy
30 W Broad St, Palmyra, NJ 08065-1633
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Action Karate Phillipsburg
201 Strykers Rd, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865-5400
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NJMASC Karate
266r Wanaque Ave, Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Randolph 1
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Randolph Martial Arts Academy
16 Old Brookside Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869
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Budo Kai Karate
812 Kinderkamack Rd, River Edge, NJ 07661-2417
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Black Diamond Karate
4 Gold Mine Rd, Roxbury Township, NJ 07836
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Family Martial Arts Center of SPF
2014 US-22, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076-1001
Sparta 1
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East West Karate & Fitness
564 Lafayette Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871-4412
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USA Karate and Fitness
721 Mountain Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081-3242
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Rising Sun Karate Academy
1256 Indian Head Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755
Trenton 1
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USA Karate and Fitness
360 Highway 33, Trenton, NJ 08619-4402
Vernon 1
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Vernon Valley Karate Academy
5 Theta Dr, Vernon, NJ 07462-3251
Vienna 1
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Isshin Ryu School of Karate
232 Us Highway 46, Vienna, NJ 07880
Vineland 1
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Yi's Karate
3722 E Landis Ave, Vineland, NJ 08361-7926
Voorhees 1
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Action Karate Voorhees
510 S Burnt Mill Rd, Voorhees, NJ 08043-2205
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New Jersey TaeKwonDo Kickboxing Academy
217 Clarksville Rd, West Windsor Twp, NJ 08550-5375
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- Martial Arts Schools with Fat Loss Programs29
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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 New Jersey can browse 56 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 New Jersey should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 56 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.