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Karate Classes for Children and Adults in Philadelphia, PA

9 of the 102 martial arts schools we list in Philadelphia have karate classes offered.

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.

  1. Action Karate

    1731 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148-1734

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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  2. Action Karate Fairmount

    2616 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130-1384

    Kids classesKarate / taekwondo
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  3. Action Karate Manayunk

    4799 Silverwood St, Philadelphia, PA 19128-4623

    Karate / taekwondo
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  4. Action Karate Northern Liberties

    862 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

    Karate / taekwondo
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  5. Action Karate Parkwood

    171 Franklin Mills Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19154-3140

    Karate / taekwondo
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  6. Action Karate Philadelphia

    171 Franklin Mills Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19154

    Karate / taekwondo
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  7. Amerikick

    8500 Henry Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19128-2111

    Muay thai / kickboxing
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  8. International Shotokan Karate Federation Headquarters

    4782 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PA 19139-46ND

    Karate / taekwondo
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  9. Philly karate club

    13629 Philmont Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116-1111

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

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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.