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Q: How much do karate classes cost?

Karate classes cost $100 to $150+ per month on average. Prices depend on the class size, student's age, location, and number of classes per week included in the membership plan. Classes held at community centers typically cost less than those held in professional dojos. Private karate lessons cost $40 to $80 per hour and are tailored to your needs and skill level. In addition to the class fee, you'll have extra costs for uniforms, belts, and testing fees. A karate uniform—also called a Gi, karategi, or dogi—costs $60 to $120 on average, while belts cost $5 to $20 . Some schools include a gi and belt with your first month's tuition. Testing fees vary by school, but beware of schools that charge more than $20 per test .

Q: How long are karate classes?

Kids' karate classes are typically 30 to 60 minutes long , depending on the kids' age. Adult karate classes range from 1 to 2 hours in length.

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Your Karate questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Lessons.com.

How much do karate classes cost?

Karate classes cost $100 to $150+ per month on average. Prices depend on the class size, student's age, location, and number of classes per week included in the membership plan. Classes held at community centers typically cost less than those held in professional dojos. Private karate lessons cost $40 to $80 per hour and are tailored to your needs and skill level.

In addition to the class fee, you'll have extra costs for uniforms, belts, and testing fees. A karate uniform—also called a Gi, karategi, or dogi—costs $60 to $120 on average, while belts cost $5 to $20. Some schools include a gi and belt with your first month's tuition. Testing fees vary by school, but beware of schools that charge more than $20 per test.

Why take karate classes?

Karate classes provide a variety of benefits for both children and adults:

Increases confidence and self-discipline
Improves strength, endurance, and flexibility
Teaches goal-setting and perseverance
Improves focus and concentration
Better balance and coordination
Improves cardio health and stamina
Improves social skills and teamwork
Teaches self-defense skills

How long are karate classes?

Kids' karate classes are typically 30 to 60 minutes long, depending on the kids' age. Adult karate classes range from 1 to 2 hours in length.

Does karate have weight classes?

Yes, karate has weight classes categorized by age and gender. The World Karate Federation (WKF) recognizes five weight classes in competition, while the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes three weight classes:

Men – up to 67 kg
Men – 67.1 kg to 75 kg
Men – over 75 kg
Women – up to 55 kg
Women – 55.1 kg to 61 kg
Women – over 61 kg

Where to find karate classes near me?

Follow these tips to find the best karate schools near you:

Look for a reputable dojo that focuses on karate rather than a mixed martial arts gym.
Research the instructors' competition record and reputation.
Read dojo and instructor reviews on Lessons and Google.
Confirm the school offers classes for your experience level.
Visit the dojo in person to confirm it is clean and well-maintained and the staff is professional.
Take advantage of their free trial class to ensure the school is a good fit for you.
Get a copy of the membership contract in writing before making any payments.

What questions should I ask karate schools before joining?

Ask these questions to ensure you join the best karate dojo for you:

How much do your classes cost?
Do you offer a free trial class?
What is your class schedule?
How many students do you have?
How many students are in a typical class?
What should I wear to class?
How often should I practice outside of class?
Do your students and instructors compete regularly?
Do you charge for belt promotions? If so, how much?
How often do you clean your mats?

Reviews for Naperville karate classes

Recent success stories from people in the Naperville area.

Sebastian G.

Eric Miller, the head of Kicking Dragon's Circle Martial arts, is a fantastic teacher. I've been training for 30 years and competing in boxing and grappling for 10 years. I reached an impasse while sparring and competing so I reached out to Eric to ask for help. His ability to assess a person's strengths and weaknesses and build off of then is invaluable. I pretty much just go to him now when my coaches don't have any answers. I even signed up at an mma school with a weekly open gym just so I could invite Eric since his school is too far from me. During our first session Eric helped us learn more than we had in the last four weeks. He kind of reminds me of Dean Thomas in the sense that he seems to have an answer for everything except Eric's knowledge goes way beyond just grappling. I can't recommend this school enough!

Kicking Dragon’s Circle Martial Arts

Binyomin W.

Great momentum when teaching. Connected well with the students, Built confidence. Used lots of positive energy. The students responded week to coach.

Underground fitness Krav maga

Justin G.

Alisa is the best yoga instructor I’ve ever taken a class with. She brings a ton of positivity and excitement into the practice. She always has suggestions on how to do a pose that works for you, I am not the most flexible but she always found a way to help make things work. After every class I would walk away in a state of zen with a huge smile on my face. Alisa has so much to offer as she truly cares about all of her students and helping them achieve their goals both physically and spiritually. I can honestly say she makes showing up to do yoga everyday very enjoyable. If you have the chance to take a class with her I highly recommend you do as I guarantee she will quickly become your favorite go to instructor. An abundance of smiles, laughs, spiritual growth, and increased flexibility await =]

Chicago Smiling Soul Yoga

Daniel C.

David is a very knowledgeable, understanding and patient instructor. He knows his craft very well and his lessons definitely reflect this. His positive attitude, willingness to help, and kind demeanor make for a very comfortable, friendly and fun atmosphere (hard to find in the mma community). His feedback is always constructive and there’s no judgment or negativity associated with it. He’s happy to help in anyway and answer any questions you may have. His classes are always fun and a good mix of fundamentals and conditioning, but also incorporates more advanced techniques and sparring for those comfortable with it and wanting to dive a bit more in-depth to real training in a safe and controlled environment. All around a great experience and I loved every class is a able to attend. If it wasn’t for me moving for work, I would’ve definitely kept training with David. I highly recommend his classes to any one of any age or skill level, definitely one of the best instructors out there!