Karate classes in India

• You start at white belt and move through coloured belts. These steps are called kyu grades. Black belt is the first dan grade, and further dan grades come after that.
• Belt colours and the number of steps change from school to school and from association to association, so a green belt in one dojo may not match a green belt in another.
• To move up you take a grading, where an examiner watches your basics, your kata and sometimes sparring. Many schools charge a separate grading fee. Ask what it is before you join.
• More than one body issues karate grades in India. Ask who certifies the belt and whether it links to a world or national body you recognise.

• Arrive a little early. Most dojos ask you to take your shoes off and bow when you step onto the floor.
• Expect a warm-up, then basics: stances, punches, kicks and blocks, done in lines with the whole class.
• Beginners are usually taught kata or short drills with a partner, and the class ends with a cool-down. Sparring comes later, once you know the basics.
• Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Most schools let you try a class before you buy a uniform. Ask when you enquire.

• A karate uniform (gi) and a belt. Schools usually sell them, so ask before buying elsewhere.
• Sparring gear comes later and depends on the style: gloves, shin or foot guards, a mouthguard and, for some classes, a groin guard. Your coach will tell you what is needed.
• Bring water and a small towel. Training is barefoot on a mat or a clean floor.

• Monthly fees differ by school and by how many days a week you train. Where a school publishes its fee, we show it on its listing. Where it does not, we say Not confirmed.
• Grading exams, uniforms, tournament entries and annual registrations are often charged on top of the monthly fee. For example, one Delhi school's official fees page lists grading exam fees from ₹1,200 to ₹4,500 by grade (checked 27 October 2026).

Yes. Most dojos run beginner batches for adults and kids, and you start at white belt. Ask for a trial class to see whether the pace suits you.

Pick the teacher first. After that, Shotokan suits people who like clear, structured basics, Goju-ryu suits people who like close-range work and kata, and Kyokushin suits people who want hard, full-contact sparring.

It varies by school and association. Most take several years of regular training with gradings along the way. Be wary of any school that promises a black belt on a fixed short timeline.

Many schools run kids' batches with basics, games and early belts. Look for small groups, a patient coach and clear rules about contact. Visit a class before you commit.

Usually not. Most schools let you try a class in comfortable clothes and sell the uniform once you join. Ask when you enquire.

It depends on the school. We only show a fee when we found it on the school's own page, otherwise the listing says Not confirmed. Gradings and uniforms are usually extra.