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Metro Performance Taekwondo Studio
“Great place, great people, one of the best taekwondo places out there, they have a cool summer camp where they go bowling, swmming, etc.”
Best Karate Classes in Burnaby, BC
15 schools listed · 8 in Burnaby · 6 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Burnaby Karate Academy
“I use to just do this for fun but my Sensei has pushed me to my best abilities to make me better in karate and has encouraged me to compete.”
Master Gee's Black Belt Academy
“They are very good at teaching and they definitely are underrated Master Gee and his team are very professional and kind!”
Leaf Karate Club
“I would definitely suggest this place as the top karate school in the area, especially with a highly skilled instructor (Sensei) who is originally from Japan making it truly an authentic and genuine experience”
Chito Ryu Yuseikan
“My kids learned a lot from this karate dojo”
Canada Shotokan Karate
“My son practice Karate at this Dojo , Fantastic instructors highly recomend for any kid to grow strong with strong mentality.”
Karate schools listed for Burnaby, BC fill the 15 cards on this page. The style each one teaches, its junior classes and its grading schedule are taken from its own website, alongside public review scores.
Area overview: Burnaby, BC
8 of the 15 schools we list are based in Burnaby; the other 7 serve Burnaby from towns including Vancouver (10 km), North Vancouver (11 km) and New Westminster (8 km). The schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 914 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "confidence" and "skills". 6 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enrol.
Can I book a karate trial online with schools listed for Burnaby?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 3 of the 15 schools. When you book, say your age and whether you have trained before, since the beginner group and the main class are often different hours. Confirm which one you are walking into.
World Top Martial Arts
“His training is practical yet philosophical and extends beyond the world of martial arts into everyday life.”
Burnaby Mountain Karate
Infight Martial Arts School in Coquitlam
“The techniques I was taught were brilliant, and I've picked up a lot of practical grappling knowledge, despite only being there for a short space of time.”
Tiger's Eye Karate-do
“Sensei Hamid and Hana are awesome, the other couches and the coach assistants are all very friendly, welcoming and patient.”
Kfitness Martial Arts Academy
“Avesta, their instructor, is able to manage the kids and keep everyone disciplined despite the many voices and personalities.”
Purple Dragon Martial Arts
“I was looking to put my 4yo daughter in a martial arts class to build her confidence and discipline and signed her up at the Purple Dragon Canadian headquarters location for some trial classes; needless to say, she loves it and never wants to miss a class.”
Shotokan Karate Academy
“In addition, the his teaching style is very easy to understand, so even those who are new to karate can enjoy practicing.”
Hawkes Martial Arts
“He teaches respect, discipline and hard work, and has created a sense of community within New Westminster.”
The Powerhouse
“He's able to instill discipline and respect in a setting that's fun, something that my 5 year old enjoys!”
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What students and parents say about schools in Burnaby
- “My daughter loves her Monday Karate class and I can see how much her attitude and disciplinary skills have improved since joining this school.” — from a review of Leaf Karate Club
- “You can trust that your child will gain valuable skills for beyond the dojo — focus, perseverance, self confidence and becoming earnest.” — from a review of Burnaby Karate Academy
- “I love all the staff here and the calm collective vibes they give.” — from a review of Master Gee's Black Belt Academy
- “The master always gives good life lessons. Instructors are fun and friendly.” — from a review of Metro Performance Taekwondo Studio
- “I highly recommend this dojo to anyone looking to learn karate and improve their physical and mental strength.” — from a review of Burnaby Karate Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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