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Karate Classes for Children and Adults in Ohio

44 of the 911 martial arts schools we track in Ohio have karate classes offered. Full listings for every city are on the Ohio page.

44schools
35cities
911schools 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.

Cincinnati 5

  1. Anderson Karate

    8119 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cincinnati

  2. Doshinkai Dojo - SKIF Cincinnati

    6620 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45213-1877

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cincinnati

  3. Mastin's School of Martial Arts

    6931 Plainfield Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cincinnati

  4. Miller's Karate Studios

    3660 Washington Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229

    Monday – Tuesday 6:30 pm – 7:30

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Cincinnati

  5. Nishime Martial Arts

    7012 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45247-4212

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Cincinnati

Columbus 4

  1. Columbus Shotokan Karate

    4264 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Columbus

  2. Excel Karate Systems

    3018 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43209-1966

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Columbus

  3. Safe House Grappling Academy Columbus Ohio

    1991 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43207-2324

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Columbus

  4. USA Seireikai Karate

    2519 Franksway St, Columbus, OH 43232-4204

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Columbus

Strongsville 2

  1. A A Kenpo Karate

    19388 Progress Dr, Strongsville, OH 44149

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Strongsville

  2. Aa kenpo karate

    13211prospect, Strongsville, OH 44149

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Strongsville

West Chester 2

  1. Buckner Martial Arts

    8216 Highland Pointe Dr, West Chester, OH 45069-4520

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All West Chester

  2. Shito-Kai Ohio

    4865 Smith Rd, West Chester, OH 45069-1860

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All West Chester

Akron 1

  1. Zahand's Martial Arts

    1576 Akron Peninsula Rd, Akron, OH 44313-7987

    Mon 4pm-9:30pm, Tue 4pm-9:30pm, Wed 4pm-10pm, Thu 3:15pm-9:30pm, Fri 4:15pm-10:30pm, Sat 9:30am-2:30pm

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Akron

Avon Lake 1

  1. International Karate Center

    720 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH 44012-2666

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Avon Lake

Bryan 1

  1. Franz Karate

    114 N Main St, Bryan, OH 43506-1316

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Canal Fulton 1

  1. Impact Martial Arts

    408 Market St W, Canal Fulton, OH 44614-1052

    Monday Nights 7:45-8:30

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Canal Fulton

Chesterland 1

  1. Okinawan Karate Center

    8399 Mayfield Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Chesterland

Dayton 1

  1. Ohio Budokan Martial Arts

    2119 Keenan Ave, Dayton, OH 45414-4640

    60-80

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Dayton

Defiance 1

  1. Defiance Karate LLC.

    310 S Clinton St, Defiance, OH 43512-2162

    Kids classesBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Delaware 1

  1. Phoenix Martial Arts

    1121 S Houk Rd, Delaware, OH 43015-3881

    Muay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Delaware

East Palestine 1

  1. Fighting Dragonz Martial Arts

    342 South St, East Palestine, OH 44413

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All East Palestine

Greenville 1

  1. Matsunoki Martial Arts & Fitness Center

    622 S Broadway, Greenville, OH 45331-3900

    Tue 5:30pm-8:45pm, Thu 5:30pm-8:45pm, Sat 10am-11:30am

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Greenville

Grove City 1

  1. Warrior Spirit Karate

    3537 Grove City Rd, Grove City, OH 43123-3075

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Grove City

Madison 1

  1. Madison Combined Martial Arts

    20 W Main St, Madison, OH 44057

    BJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Mansfield 1

  1. Mansfield Karate Shotokan

    174 S Mulberry St, Mansfield, OH 44902-7423

    BJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Mansfield

Mechanicsburg 1

  1. Quinlan Karate

    30 S Main St, Mechanicsburg, OH 43044-1111

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Medina 1

  1. Tracy's Karate Studio

    208 N Court St, Medina, OH 44256-1925

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Medina

Middleburg Heights 1

  1. DeCore Martial Arts

    13389 Smith Rd, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130-7810

    Mon-Thu 4pm-9pm, Fri 4:30pm-6:30pm, Sat 12pm-2pm

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Middleburg Heights

New Carlisle 1

  1. APA Martial Arts

    137 S Main St, New Carlisle, OH 45344-1952

    Call Website All New Carlisle

North Olmsted 1

  1. Powers Martial Arts Academy

    28951 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070-4015

    Call Website All North Olmsted

Perrysburg 1

  1. Jon Penny's Black Belt Academy

    148 E South Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH 43551

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Perrysburg

Reynoldsburg 1

  1. Columbus Shorin Ryu Karate Dojo

    6956 Americana Pkwy, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-4115

    Free trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Reynoldsburg

Rocky River 1

  1. DeCore Martial Arts

    21220 Center Ridge Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116

    Mon 4pm-9pm

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Rocky River

Springfield 1

  1. Rival Jiu-Jitsu

    3430 W National Rd, Springfield, OH 45504

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Springfield

Stow 1

  1. Hickey Karate Center

    4540 Stow Rd, Stow, OH 44224

    Kids classesFree trial classBJJ / grapplingKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Stow

Toledo 1

  1. Special Ninjas Therapeutic Martial Arts

    2410 Key St, Toledo, OH 43614-31ND

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Toledo

Troy 1

  1. Troy Martial Arts

    1477 S Market St, Troy, OH 45373

    Kids classesMuay thai / kickboxingKarate / taekwondoMMA
    Call Website All Troy

Twinsburg 1

  1. Okinawa Karate Of Twinsburg

    1929 E Aurora Rd, Twinsburg, OH 44087-1919

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Twinsburg

Urbana 1

  1. Cox Shotokan Karate

    1472 E US Highway 36, Urbana, OH 43078-8000

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Urbana

Washington Court House 1

  1. Ikimono Ryu Family Martial Arts

    107 S Main St, Washington Court House, OH 43160-2274

    Karate / taekwondo
    Call

Waynesburg 1

  1. Tri-County Martial Arts

    118 E Lisbon St, Waynesburg, OH 44688-9353

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website

Wooster 1

  1. Tracy's Karate Studio

    135 N Market St, Wooster, OH 44691-4809

    Kids classesFree trial classKarate / taekwondo
    Call Website All Wooster

Wyoming 1

  1. Ohio Valley Karate

    334 Burns Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215

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

Also in Ohio

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 Ohio can browse 44 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 Ohio should consult qualified medical professionals or ask coaches at one of the 44 listed local academies for proper sports health protocols.