Douvris Martial Arts
“Professionnel, nice sensei and staff, my 10 year old son enjoys going to hi karate class and he does not want to miss an class”
Best Karate Classes in Ottawa, ON
14 schools listed · 6 in Ottawa · 11 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Tina Takahashi Martial Arts
“The coaches are absolutely phenomenal, with some of the most insane grappling and striking skills I've ever seen at a martial arts gym!”
Pro-Style Martial Arts Academy
“We started my son in karate only a few months ago, and it has helped him learn to be more focused and confident.”
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Zen Mixed Martial Arts
“No words can express how awesome this place has been for my kids.”
Ottawa Chito-Kai Karate School Inc
“This is not just about punches or kicks, it is more about the perfection of the character on the Warriors Way!”
Barber Martial Arts
Karate schools listed for Ottawa, ON fill the 14 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: Ottawa, ON
6 of the 14 schools we list are based in Ottawa; the other 8 serve Ottawa from Gatineau, QC (7 km), Nepean (16 km) and Manotick (22 km). The schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 664 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 11 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (NCCP). Domain records put 6 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 14 of the schools on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 6 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 Ottawa?
Bookings are taken through their own sites by 3 of the 14 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.
6tigers Academy
“They create such a positive and welcoming environment where kids can build confidence, learn discipline, develop respect, and most importantly, have fun!”
Martial Arts Gatineau La Karatéthèque
“La qualité, le travail et du sourir en masse, quoi demander de mieux?!”
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Karaté Sportif Le Plateau Gatineau
“Both my kids love it here!”
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Apex Karaté Dojo
“Excellent dojo pour développer son karaté et aussi pour la mise en forme (crossfit), et ce, autant pour le côté récréatif que compétitif.”
Gauthier Karate Dojo
“Le respect et l'entraide demontré par les entraîneurs et les compagnons de cours m'ont permis de progresser dans ce sport et surtout de rester actif physiquement, ce qui est essentiel pour notre mieux être à tous, quelque soit notre condition.”
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!”
Strive Martial Arts
“I highly recommend her institution as the place to go to for martial arts!”
Krav Maga Gatineau
“The program focused on practical techniques that are easy to learn and apply in real-life situations, boosting my confidence in my ability to defend myself.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in and near Ottawa
- “Amazing karate club! Skilled and motivating instructors, great atmosphere, and real progress in every class.” — from a review of Pro-Style Martial Arts Academy
- “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
- “My kids love taking karate with Michele! She makes it a safe, fun, and stress-free environment for them to learn and grow in.” — 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 Le Plateau Gatineau
- “My son has been attending karate lessons for just over a month now, and I honestly can’t say enough good things about our experience.” — from a review of Strive Martial Arts
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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