Strive Martial Arts
“She makes it a safe, fun, and stress-free environment for them to learn and grow in.”
Best Karate Classes near Nepean, ON
1 of these schools is based in Nepean; the others serve Nepean from towns including Gatineau, QC, Ottawa and Smiths Falls.
12 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Tina Takahashi Martial Arts
“I appreciated their attention to those of us at different levels and the details they shared as they taught us new skills.”
Douvris Martial Arts
“I also like that the kids earn stripes on their belts as they progress, and before they can level up to a new belt color.”
Zen Mixed Martial Arts
“Great facility, amazing people, very welcoming, I felt like I fit in right away.”
Pro-Style Martial Arts Academy
“I've recently enrolled a kickboxing program at Pro-Style Martial Arts Academy, and it is an incredible experience!”
6tigers Academy
“Sensei Janet and Sensei Mahdi have created an environment that strikes the perfect balance between fun and discipline.”
Karate schools listed for Nepean, ON fill the 20 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: Nepean, ON
19 of the 20 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 500 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. 12 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (NCCP). Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. We have a website on file for all 20 of the schools on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; 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 Nepean?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 4 of the 20 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.
Karaté Sportif Aylmer
“Great karate center with passionate instructors!”
Martial Arts Gatineau La Karatéthèque
“Excellent school for boxing, I've been there for a few months and I am extremely satisfied.”
Kyokushin Ottawa
“I started my training as a beginner almost a decade ago with Shihan Laurier and Kyokushin Ottawa and my health has benefitted immensely from it —physically and mentally.”
Gauthier Karate Dojo
“The parent/child program is particularly friendly and allows you to practice sports as a family which develops endurance, concentration and discipline in children.”
KTK Arts Martiaux
“I have been training with the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu group for over 6 months - I highly recommend this Dojo to anyone wanted to take up Martial Arts!”
Larouche Karaté
“My children started karate at a very young age at Larouche Karate… they have excellent programs for children and adults that even my husband and I joined in 2014.”
Krav Maga Gatineau
“Excellent - thank you Xavier for this morning, looking forward to seeing you again soon”
Ottawa Chito-Kai Karate School Inc
“Regardless of your fitness level or experience, they will help you find the martial artist within yourself”
Bushido Karate Budokan
“Perfects each and every technique to ensure best performance of the students.”
Barber Martial Arts
Port Elmsley Karate
“Excellent instructors that care about the students.”
Pine Waves Martial Arts
Shindao Goju
Leclair SKD
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools near Nepean
- “Michele and the entire Strive team deliver an inclusive, energetic, and dedicated approach to karate.” — from a review of Strive Martial Arts
- “Exceptional team of teachers, everyone is not only professional and knowledgeable but also very good at explaining not only the techniques but also the whole lifestyle around karate.” — from a review of Karaté Sportif Aylmer
- “Top notch dojo! Went for two trial classes and the staff and students were all very friendly.” — from a review of Tina Takahashi Martial Arts
- “Karate Sportif Aylmer and its team are an excellent company, made up of professional instructors who are very attentive to the needs of their clients.” — from a review of Karaté Sportif Aylmer
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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